| Thailand Orchid |
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| File size | 2371928 |
| Original date | 4/5/08 12:07 PM |
| Resolution | 2272 x 1704 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto, red-eye reduction |
| Focal length | 6.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/640s |
| Aperture | 4.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Canon |
| Camera model | Canon PowerShot S3 IS |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Chiloschista lunifera Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Sarcochilus luniferus
Synonyms: Sarcochilus luniferus
Thailand orchid is an unusual leafless orchid found from Eeaster Himalayas,
Nepal, Sikkim to Malaysia and Thailand. The plant looks like a cluster of
silvery roots, emanating from a central growth point, with no visible leaves
or stem. The roots have chlorophyll, and photosynthesize, feeding the plant.
When in bloom, the plant profusely produced short flower spikes, bearing many
small fragrant vanilla-scented flowers, white-yellow petals with reddish
brownish spots.
Identification credit: Susmita Basu
| Photographed at Jaldapara, West Bengal. |