| Toothbrush Orchid |
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| File size | 76438 |
| Original date | 8/25/07 10:29 AM |
| Resolution | 512 x 768 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/320s |
| Aperture | 4.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-H1 |
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 | Photo: Pravin Kawale |
Botanical name: Habenaria heyneana Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Toothbrush Orchid is a terrestrial herb, growing to 10-40 cm tall. The plant
has 1-2 ovoid tubers. Alternately arranged narrowly oblong leaves are 2-6 cm
long. The inflorescence consists of 2-8 flowers arranged all on one side of
an upright stalk. This is what gives it the common name toothbrush orchid.
The flowers are greenish white to begin with, and turn yellowish as they
age. White petals are 4-7 mm long. The white lip is 5-10 mm, 3-lobed. Spur is
linear and 6 mm long. Flowering: August-September.
| Identification credit: Pravin Kawale | Photographed in Alibag, Maharashtra. |
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