Wild Flower in the Fareast

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  1. thaiherb

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    I bought an orchard in Thailand 7 years ago. This is the first time I see these flowers. Does anyone know what they are? Please help me identify this plant. I hope it is a rare plant. Thank you for your help.

    Noi Buzenas
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Where was the photo taken?
     
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    The pictures were taken by my gardener in Thailand.
     
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    Looks like a Uraria sp.
     
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    Thank you so much for your help, Tony. You are a genius!
     
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    Wow, Fabaceae, Legume family, not an orchid.

    From the Uraria in Flora of China page, it seems to key out as Uraria crinita. If so, it doesn't seem to be rare. A page called My Nice Garden has photos and gives some names for it:
     
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    Wendy, keep an eye out for immature Trifolium or Lupinus flowering heads. If one of the species with a longer inflorescence, you'll see the resemblance.
     
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