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Desert Orchid

2008.04.24

Bigger is better.

Actually I have no idea what it is and don't think I should spend the time trolling the internet to find out right now. I just thought the shape was so similar to an orchid that I would call it a desert orchid. I found this one on my secret trail, in an area that gets some water. I also saw them on the side of the road in the Quebradas last spring after a rain storm. Man, I wish it would rain.

Anyway, they're fairly small. The flowers are about the size of a small coin, and the whole plant is only 3-4 inches tall.

11 Comments

Cool, its pretty - whatever it is. I'm definitely no help in that department.

etodd80 · 2008-04-24: 14:44

it's pretty - sorry I'm not much help in naming it either : )

jenjung · 2008-04-24: 15:04

Beautiful flower and pic! I think they might be a type of Clarkia. I probably spelled that wrong.

moonofthewild · 2008-04-24: 15:24

Pretty lil flower and a nice close up of it

coyoteself · 2008-04-24: 16:21

nice job! I love it's lil "fuzzies" neato!~ R

urmysunshine · 2008-04-24: 18:07

How pretty. It does look like an orchid. And how nice that you have a secret trail! Wish I could send you some rain from here. We are at flood stage and it is raining again today.

oldbabe · 2008-04-24: 18:58