Thursday 15 May 2014

CYMBIDIUM ORCHID

Cymbidium, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. One of its first descriptions come from Olof Swartz in 1799. The name is derived from the Greek word kumbos, meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip. The genus is abbreviated Cym in horticultural trade.

These orchids are just coming into bloom in our garden now and it is always convenient to be able to pick these long-lasting, spectacular blooms for use as cut flowers inside the house. They last for several weeks in a cool room.

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
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4 comments:

  1. Taken For Granted15 May 2014 at 17:34

    Orchids are perhaps the sexiest flowers. The only way we can grow them here is inside. Your photos are just beautiful.

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  2. Anonymous15 May 2014 at 21:32

    Stunning!

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  3. Penthesilea7716 May 2014 at 02:35

    How wonderful to have these in your garden and be able to cut them for flower arrangements!

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  4. Anonymous16 May 2014 at 22:43

    Lovely!
    Alison

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