Porcelain Orchid (Chloraea magellanica) Monkey Puzzle Forest Lanin NP Argentina

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  1. Krystyna Szulecka

    Krystyna Szulecka Active Member

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    SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chloraea magellanica FAMILY: ORCHIDACEAE Terrestrial herb, upright, with fleshy roots. Grows in open, sandy, dry places in the transition zone and forest clearings. In Argentina from Neuquén to Santa Cruz; also in Chile. Height: up to 60 cm. Leaves: Basal leaves: entire, lanceolate, long, light green; stem leaves: lanceolate. Strong vanilla scent.
    Some plant can be viewed also on www.flpa-images.co.uk
     

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    That certainly is pretty. It's very delicate looking!
     

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