Sunday, March 2, 2008

Hyacinth orchid



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Hyacinth Orchid / Chinese ground orchid ... Bletilla striata..
The species name "striata" means "striped," in reference to the very prominent crenulations of the labellum ...

Shot in March, 2008 ... in the "Orchid House" at Lincoln Park Conservatory ...

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