The Nun
by Debbie Oppermann
Title
The Nun
Artist
Debbie Oppermann
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
"The Nun" by Debbie Oppermann. There are a few names for the Phaius tankervilleae orchid, nun orchid, nun's cap orchid, greater swamp orchid, swamp orchid, swamp lily, swamp orchid and veiled orchid. The Nun's Orchid was named for its flower that looks like a traditional nun hood. It is a very showy, stunning terrestrial orchid that comes in vanilla colored flowers tinged with magenta, reds, browns and yellows.
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May 28th, 2014
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