I’ve decided to take another shot at Wordless Wednesdays, and have failed. How can I leave it without words?
I saw these orchids several times through our Thailand trip, and naturally referred to them as “Fried Egg Orchids.” I think the reason is fairly obvious.
Before posting here I did a quick search for “Fried Egg Orchid” and wouldn’t you know it, that’s what other people call them, too! Dendrobium thyrsiflorum if you’re being botanically correct.
They are so cute!
They really are awfully sweet
I wanna stick my toast in the “yolk”
cheers & a toast to these little pretties
Turns out, it’s native to Thailand, too! http://www.orchidweb.com/orchidofweek.aspx?id=42
These lovely flowers have been used in Chinese medicine for a long time. Modern medicine research has found the leaves contain coumarins. This active component has
multiple biological functions, such as anti-HIV, anti-tumor,
anti-hypertension, anti-arrhythmia, anti-osteoporosis,
assuaging pain, preventing asthma and antisepsis. What a powerful plant!
Oh I LOVE them!
There is a Peony that looks like a fried egg as well, and it’s long been on my ‘gotta get’ list, but damned if I can remember the name.
What pretty flowers! I have lots of mysteries in my garden that I posted today and yesterday, I think maybe you’re the perfect person to tell me what surprises I have growing in my new garden. It’s my first summer at this house. Stop by and peak if you have time. :)
Wow, those are gorgeous! So unique.
What a great Dendrobium! Thanks for sharing it.
Those are really cute and airy looking. They do make me want bacon though.