Leafless Bootlace orchids...

These are fascinating - no leaves, just long "bootlace" strands that climb up their neighbouring gum and produce multiple orchid flowers.
They survive because they have a relationship with a fungus which feeds on the roots of their partner tree.

[Walks @ 7]

Loving finding out about different orchids. This really is a beautiful capture.

[Carole Sandford]

How interesting.

[Jane Pittenger]

Fascinating coexistence

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Diana]

This is so amazing, love the shapes and textures.

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting orchid.

[Babs]

They are so interesting.

[Merrelyn]

Fascinating orchid.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[haskar]

Great pov and details.

[Delwyn Barnett]

How amazing.