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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Dendrobium

The largest genus of orchids established by Olof Peter Swartz a Swedish botanist in 1799 is my 7th entry for Today's Flower and my 6th for Mellow Yellow Monday.


Dendrobium was derived from a Greek dendron which means "tree" and bios meaning 'life', therefore the word dendrobium means "one who lives on trees" or an epiphyte.

That's it! a pretty non parasitic plant dendrobium.

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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 15, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Thank you for your beautiful picture and the excellent information.
    Lovely orchid!!
    - Cheers Gisela.

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  2. Chie Wilks November 15, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    hello sis..posted my first entry for Today's Flowers today

    it is here

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  3. VALKYRIENNovember 15, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    A lovely picture of a gorgeous orchid! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Digital Flower PicturesNovember 15, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Unusual color on that Orchid. This species is easy to grow.

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  5. RandiNovember 15, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    That's a gorgeous picture of a very beautiful orchid!
    I love that you mention "our" famous botanist Olof Swartz!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 15, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Lovely shot of the orchid.

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  7. Quilt WorksNovember 15, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful flowers!
    What I like best is the color and the texture, it is more than just a pretty flower - it is a beatiful work of art!

    ...Mystery flower!

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  8. Kim, USANovember 15, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    I love any kind of orchids they are so pretty to look at. Thanks for dropping by I do appreciate it.

    My Life’s Journey in Focus
    At my tabletop
    My Life’s Photo
    My Pride and Joy

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  9. Chubskulit RoseNovember 15, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    lovely orchid, very informative!

    Mine are local flowers in the Land of the Morning Calm.

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  10. jabblogNovember 15, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful flowers - such an interesting colour combination.

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  11. Carolyn FordNovember 15, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I LOVE orchids! Beautiful capture!

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  12. NukkeNovember 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    So many colours in flowers and this one is very original !!!!!

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  13. CarlettaNovember 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    What BEAUTIFUL color!
    Lovely shot!
    Carletta’s Captures.

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  14. GunillaNovember 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Great shot of a lovely orchid.
    Thanks for sharing

    Gunilla

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  15. Chubskulit RoseNovember 15, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Came back for My Mellow Yellow Monday

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  16. Sandy KesslerNovember 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    fabulous color

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  17. edenNovember 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    beautiful shot. my mother in Pi has few dendrobium.

    have a good week

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  18. SandyCarlsonNovember 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    They really are beautiful.

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  19. ArijaNovember 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    A vry beautifully painted orchid that had not come my way before.
    Nice shot.

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  20. MomgenNovember 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    It is cool and interesting...Happy MYM!

    Mine is here

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  21. JamaNovember 15, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    The are so beautiful!

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  22. EJNovember 15, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    very informative!

    Here's my MYM entry.

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  23. Megan, Life RevampedNovember 15, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    a local flower! beautiful!

    glad to be back for so long! Here's today's MYM

    have a great week!

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  24. ellenNovember 15, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    hello sis...it is worth coming back here..hope to hear from you too...your visit is a blessing!

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  25. January ZeleneNovember 16, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Thank you everyone for your comments.. Sorry for the delayed reply...I was on business travel again...

    Thanks again..

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  26. AlNovember 16, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Hi Jan, don't be sorry for I am also late hehe. Thanks for sharing your dendrobium I like the color and texture looks real here.

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  27. MariceNovember 16, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    wow wish we could have that breed of orchids at home. thats lovely!

    u may view mine if u have time

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  28. Chie Wilks November 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    my MYM is up too..it is here

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