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"Orchid Mania" at
(February 9 - March 9, 2008).
Photo by Anna Danilova
(February 9 - March 9, 2008).
Photo by Anna Danilova
by Anna Danilova
“The flowers of orchids present a
multitude of curious structures…”
Charles Darwin.
Orchid is one of the most mysterious
flowers in the world and undoubtedly
the most erotic one:
Partially because of the variety of it’s
exotic and suggestive fleshy forms
with consistent resemblance to the
human anatomy;
multitude of curious structures…”
Charles Darwin.
Orchid is one of the most mysterious
flowers in the world and undoubtedly
the most erotic one:
Partially because of the variety of it’s
exotic and suggestive fleshy forms
with consistent resemblance to the
human anatomy;
Partially because of the variety of it’s exotic and suggestive fleshy forms with
consistent resemblance to the human anatomy;
Partially because of its voluptuousness & unsettling mysteries.
The beauty of the flowers and unique aroma appeals to its pollination partners, its
reproductive success depends on visual signals as well as accident. Individual species
have developed unpredictable deceitful traps, hinged petals and tunnels, ensuring
that the pollen is taken and carried to the next orchid visited. The Australian hammer
orchid attracts the male wasp into its seductive trap releasing a scent resembling
that of his mate (a female wasp pheromone). The male, trying unsuccessfully to mate
with the flower, unwittingly collects and spreads the orchid's pollen. If the male wasp
tries to fly off before picking up or depositing pollen, he is battered against the
column until he does right by the orchid, whereupon he is released by the “devious”
flower.
Orchid is one of the most cosmopolitan flowers in the world. It has been discovered
consistent resemblance to the human anatomy;
Partially because of its voluptuousness & unsettling mysteries.
The beauty of the flowers and unique aroma appeals to its pollination partners, its
reproductive success depends on visual signals as well as accident. Individual species
have developed unpredictable deceitful traps, hinged petals and tunnels, ensuring
that the pollen is taken and carried to the next orchid visited. The Australian hammer
orchid attracts the male wasp into its seductive trap releasing a scent resembling
that of his mate (a female wasp pheromone). The male, trying unsuccessfully to mate
with the flower, unwittingly collects and spreads the orchid's pollen. If the male wasp
tries to fly off before picking up or depositing pollen, he is battered against the
column until he does right by the orchid, whereupon he is released by the “devious”
flower.
Orchid is one of the most cosmopolitan flowers in the world. It has been discovered
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Enjoy the beauty of a seductive Orchid- the symbol of
perfection, love, luxury, wealth, and strength.
perfection, love, luxury, wealth, and strength.
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elevations from sea level to 15,000
feet. The variety of species is
There are about 25,000
naturally occurring species and
more than 10,000 hybrids.
About 800 new orchids’ species
are added each year.
feet. The variety of species is
There are about 25,000
naturally occurring species and
more than 10,000 hybrids.
About 800 new orchids’ species
are added each year.
own
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