| Red Vanda |
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| File size | 1139423 |
| Original date | 5/17/08 4:44 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.33mm |
| Exposure time | 1/40s |
| Aperture | 3.5 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-T20 |
| Sensor type |
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Botanical name: Renanthera imschootiana Family: Orchidaceae (orchid family)
An endangered species, Red Vanda is restricted to the State of Manipur and
neighbouring areas in
NE India. It grows on small shrubs and trees at elevations of
300-500 m flowering during spring. It is one of the loveliest species in India
with limited distribution. The branching spikes of this magnificent species
can often attain 90cm or more and the multitude of flowers appearing like a
shower last for a long time. Red Vanda
is renowned for its bright crimson flowers with red spots on a pale orange
background of its dorsal sepal and petals. The long, branching inflorescence
bearing more than 20 flowers is remarkably beautiful. Flowering: April-September.
during April and May.
| Identification credit: R.K. Nimai | Photographed in Imphal, Manipur |
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