Date: 10/25/2005
Views: 7891
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Acrolophia sp.
A tough orchid growing on the northern, rocky slopes of Loerkop mountain near Greyton. Flowering in December. Not uncommon.
Date: 12/31/2006
Views: 3847
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Bartholina burmanniana
The spider orchid. Confined to the western Cape but not often seen. About 20cm high with the flower 50-60mm across. Greyton, Aug 2005
Date: 08/14/2005
Views: 3818
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Bartholina burmanniana (Spider orchid)
With its small circular leaf among surrounding vegetation the spider orchid is not often seen. Found near Greyton in August 2005.
Date: 08/14/2005
Views: 4689
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Bartholina burmanniana (Spider orchid)
A close-up of the front of the orchid.
Aug 2005
Date: 08/14/2005
Views: 3646
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Ceratandra atrata
A close-up of the flower showing the characteristic which gives this little orchid its name: ceratandra - horned stamens.
Flowering in October
Date: 10/25/2005
Views: 3690
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Ceratandra atrata
A small orchid growing only 15 to 25cm high. Flowering in October.
Date: 10/25/2005
Views: 3649
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Ceratandra atrata
Easily found in burned veld on sandy slopes in Greyton. Flowering in October.
Date: 10/19/2006
Views: 4833
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Corycium orobanchoides
Strongly scented - unpleasant to humans. Flowers from August to October.
Date: 09/09/2006
Views: 2840
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