| Himalayan Slipper Orchid |
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| File size | 153006 |
| Original date | 7/1/23 9:58 AM |
| Resolution | 1800 x 1351 |
| Flash | Flash fired, return detected |
| Focal length | 18.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/100s |
| Aperture | 22.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Spot |
| Camera make | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera model | NIKON D7500 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Cypripedium himalaicum Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Cypripedium macranthon var. himalaicum
Synonyms: Cypripedium macranthon var. himalaicum
Himalayan Slipper Orchid is a terrestrial orchid found in the Himalayas,
from Uttarakhand to SE Tibet, at altitudes of 3000-4300. The plant grows
up to 20-30 cm tall. Flowers are 5 cm across, with an ovoid hanging
bag-like lip which is strongly streaked with purple. The mouth of the lip
is wavy or saw-toothed. The lip is larger than the petals. Petals and
sepals are green, with red veins. Petals are narrowly oblong, and spread
outwards. The leafy bracts are larger than the flowers. The plant has 3-4
elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, 7-9 cm long. Flowering: June-July.
| Identification credit: Avishek Bhattacharjee | Photographed in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh & Ponwali, Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand. |
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