tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post1543062294415991994..comments2024-03-09T18:27:46.282+11:00Comments on The Nature of Robertson: Orchid Ramble went off wellDenis Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-78599817550750096102006-11-08T00:07:00.000+11:002006-11-08T00:07:00.000+11:00Hi Anni
Yes, it was a lovely little plant, but no...Hi Anni<br /><br />Yes, it was a lovely little plant, but not so showy in the bush (it is tiny). You need to get down on your hands and knees, with a magnifying glass, to see it well. But as a large sized "Macro" image it is stunning.<br /><br />The purple lip shows up well, and inside, there is a pattern of tiny nodules, and a set of "ridges" on either side, which apparently guide insects to the point where they need to go, in order to find the nectar, or scent. They act for tiny insects, just as "aircraft landing lights" on an airport runway, apparently.<br /><br />I would be happy to take you out Orchid spotting later in the week, or on the weekend, if the weather warms up (the Orchids like warm weather).<br /><br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-32783952897938237222006-11-07T23:33:00.000+11:002006-11-07T23:33:00.000+11:00The white-flowered Caladenia is absolutely gorgeou...The white-flowered Caladenia is absolutely gorgeous, I don't think I have seen that one before - so I am rather sorry I missed the walk. Too many things to do last week.<br /><br />And I see you got a nice pic of the bearded orchid this time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com