This lovely flower is a genus in the orchid family (orchidaceae). This orchid genus has about 70 species and it's usually called "Vanda", derived from the classical Indian language Sanskrit.
Vandas or orchids in general are quite abundant in the Philippines, specially in Davao City where different orchids genus/species are cultivated. These pretty blooms usually used as table center pieces and other decorations in various establishments. Just like these golden vandas on top of the restaurant table at Apo View Hotel.
REally very lovely! Beautiful color and texture! Cathy
ReplyDeleteA lovely orchid and a nice "mellow yellow" color. Have a nice week. Mickie ;)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! Unfortunately, I cant make an orchid bloom no matter how hard I try, hehe. Maybe these flowers are immune to my green thumb ;-)
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I have not heard Vanda for a long time. And it reminds me of my mother, she loves orchids ^_^
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Lovely blossoms, beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orchid photographs.
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Very nice photos.
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Lovely photos. Reminds me of mother, she loves orchids and used to buy them in dozens.Ngayon meron na syang about 2 dozens of different kinds of orchids and Vanda is one of them.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I mostly see either white or purple orchids, I've never seen a yellow one!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty orchid and lovely shots of it.
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Lovely flower ~ awesome photos! ~^_^~ Thanks, namaste, Carol ( A CreativeHarbor) linked with MYM
ReplyDeleteLovely flower :) Happy MM
ReplyDeleteGorgeous golden orchids.
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So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou cannot really go wrong when it comes to orchids. I love them!
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Very nice. I love the colors.
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