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Man Orchid


Man Orchid
Photo Information
Copyright: Jan Gaisler (honza) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 542 W: 0 N: 678] (4051)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-25
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Orchids (wild) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-01-20 2:47
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Points: 4
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Man orchid (Aceras anthropophorum)
Orchidaceae

This orchid (also known as Orchis anthropophora), is the only species of the monotypic orchid genus Aceras. Its common name arises from the resemblance of its flowers to a hanged man, whose head is formed by the petals and sepals, and suspended torso and limbs from the lobes of the labellum.

Description
The man orchid grows to a height of between 20 and 40 cm. Up to fifty small yellow-green stemless flowers are produced between April and June. A basal rosette of 5 cm long lanceolate leaves develops from a pseudobulb of up 6 cm diameter.
Habitat
The man orchid favours moderately sunny meadows on dry to well-drained soil. It is to be found around the Mediterranean area, and in central Europe as far north as southern England. It can also grow in alpine areas, though not at high altitude.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_orchid
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7976] (26969)
  • [2006-01-20 3:09]

Well earned smile now, critique later :-)

Hello Jan,
very interesting plant. Great photo with good sharpness, details and POV. This is a very nice compostion. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

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