Sunday, October 21, 2007
Orquideas del Bosque is an insect catching plant with a bag about four inches deep near the base. The green portion appearing in the mouth is really the back side of the canal. (Notice a profile of the bag just to the right of the main specimen.) A flower scent attracts the unsuspecting bug. I estimate the throat to be about the diameter of a human finger. I can't be sure because no-one would put their finger in. The mother plant measures 8 inches across and has large leaves. I translate the name as Xxxx of the Forest. (Notice the similarity of the lips and its method of attracting and capturing.)
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