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Orchids – More Cymbidiums

Posted on January 21, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

From the moment I saw my first cymbidium I thought “These flowers look like little cartoon aliens with two big front teeth that are sticking their tongues out at the world!”  Maybe this just means that I watch too many … Continue reading →

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The return of the orchids

Posted on January 12, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

If it’s January then it means besides being cold and grey outside (although just the other day it was sunny and upper 60’s) it’s time for the annual Franklin Park Conservatory orchid show here in Columbus, Ohio.  The show just opened … Continue reading →

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Orchid Show #2

Posted on February 1, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

Here we have the Cymbidiums or boat orchids.  I’m rather fond of these orchids as they look a bit comical to me; as if little space aliens are screaming their heads off.  Well… that’s how they look to me. Have … Continue reading →

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Shy

Posted on March 3, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Some shy little Cymbidium orchids not fully opened.

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Three shades of Cymbidiums

Posted on March 8, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

Cymbidium /sɪmˈbɪdiəm/,[1] or boat orchid, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. The new Latin genus name is derived from the Latin cymba meaning boat. Its first known use was in 1815.    Wikipedia  I … Continue reading →

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