Orchid

It’s been at least a couple weeks, but I think Karen described this as a very traditional orchid from times past, with different flowers coming to more regular use now. I like this image because some of the “fluttery,” purple fringe is brightly highlighted. I guess it reminds me somewhat of the fringe of a jellyfish. [SOOC]

Genus page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Cattleya&rank=genus

Photo taken at SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

One year ago (“The P&S sputters”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-04-24
Two years ago (“Cloudy Bay — Ahhhhhh!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-04-24

[Michelle]

Its very beautiful ,I love the edging.

[Frank Hymus]

Beautiful. To me, traditional Easer Lillies are mainly white, not this vivid purple.

[Rick Schies]

Its shape and color is magnificent. It makes a lovely photo.

[Thom Mitchell]

@frankhymus Quite true, Frank. It's not a lily after all; it's an orchid! I have learned much about plants-and-flowers, but there are so many that I will always have much more to learn!