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"H Playel" skrev i meddelandet ... "John Carruthers" skrev i meddelandet ... A local horticultural society member showed us some slides from his trip to Madeira. There was a jet black orchid, about 8" across, single bloom but he had no idea what it was. Does anyone know if they are available ? john c -- http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/jc_atm/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.769 / Virus Database: 516 - Release Date: 24/09/2004 I'm guessing Tacca chantrieri. A k a the bat plant. Can be very dark blackish purple, but not really. Plants don't do "jet" black. Often mistaked for an orchid, and I have seen them in Madeira, but they are originally from Malysia. Here's a pic: http://joueb.com/orchidees/images/TACCA.jpg Not very easy to grow, I've heard. I feel like trying, though! //H (Used to be HilleviP, changed my handle) Here is an even better pic: http://www.ige.tohoku.ac.jp/kinousei...nts/tacca.html *Drools* |
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