| Splendid Slipper Orchid |
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| File size | 425517 |
| Original date | 9/25/16 12:20 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash fired, return detected |
| Focal length | 105.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/200s |
| Aperture | 8.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Spot |
| Camera make | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera model | NIKON D5300 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Paphiopedilum insigne Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Cypripedium insigne, Paphiopedilum macfarlanei, Cordula insignis
Synonyms: Cypripedium insigne, Paphiopedilum macfarlanei, Cordula insignis
Splendid Slipper Orchid is a rare and endangered
terrestrial orchid with leaves up to 2.5 cm long, broadly linear,
strap-shaped, pointed, pale green. Flowering stem is about 30 cm long.
Flowers are variable in color; dorsal sepal with white tip portion
spotted purple, base light green. Petals are linear-oblong, margin
wavy, hairless, yellowish-green. Lip is helmet shaped, light or
yellowish-green with a brown shade. Splendid Slipper Orchid is found in
NW Yunnan and NE India, at altitudes of 1200-1600 m. Flowering:
October-December.
| Identification credit: Amber Srivastava | Photographed in Shillong, Meghalaya. |
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