Purple Orchids Galore
Purple orchids galore. See if you have any of these plants in your garden.
Black Orchids are always beautiful
MANILA, Philippines -- A unique orchid that is in bloom this season is the Trichoglottis brachiata, or as it is commonly known, the Black Orchid. Dark or black colored flowers are a rare feature among orchids. But the plant became popular in the late 1950s when Sophia Loren played a widow who made artificial flowers in the 1958 film “The Black Orchid.”
The genus Trichoglottis got its name from the Greek word “thrix,” meaning “hair,” and “glotta,” meaning “tongue.” The latter refers to the hairy surface of the labellum, a landing platform for pollinating insects. It’s also known as Trichoglottis atropurpurea and Trichoglottis philippinensis. The latter got its name mainly due to the fact that it is found here in the Philippines. This attractive Philippine species is a favorite plant among collectors as it is distinguished by its broader petals and sepals. Its flower has a rich dark maroon
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