Orchid....Pecteilis gigantea

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  1. smita

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    It is rare herbaceous orchid found along the margins of forest in open areas on sloping ground in western ghat
    It has large beautiful white fragrant flowers
    It has white fan fimbricate lips shaped lip
    spur is about 10cm long
     

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  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Welcome smita.
    That is a gorgeous orchid and stunning pic. Thank you.
     
  3. smita

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    Thank u
     
  4. togata57

    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Agree with silver surfer: what a beauty! Lovely.
     
  5. C.Wick

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    love the details to this beauty!
     
  6. johnnyjumpup

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    Me too, and fragrant to boot. Beautiful.
     

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