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I found this flower growing in my back yard and I have never seen one like it. I had to take a picture of it because it looked so exotic. Can anyone tell me what type of flower it is, also any comments or critiques are welcome.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-31-2015, 02:20 PM

I would have a guess and say its some sort of Orchid, but that really is a guess.

Tom Gotzy · 03-31-2015, 03:31 PM

I have no clue...
On the other hand, it's a gorgeous shot!

aacjr · 03-31-2015, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I would have a guess and say its some sort of Orchid, but that really is a guess.

That was my first guess too.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

On the other hand, it's a gorgeous shot

Thank you

mullac7991 · 03-31-2015, 06:21 PM

Great photo!

It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo!

aacjr · 03-31-2015, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by mullac7991

Great photo!

It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo!

Thank you.

Sagitta · 03-31-2015, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by mullac7991

Great photo!

It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo!

I was going to say the same thing, but this looks like its sporting an extra petal. Aren't the Miltonias 5 petaled?

slowpez · 04-01-2015, 06:08 AM

Whatever it is is sure is pretty.

aacjr · 04-10-2015, 02:30 PM

Found the answer right here on this site… It is an African Iris.
Thanks all for your help and comments.
Al.

**Bruce Clark** · 04-10-2015, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by aacjr

Found the answer right here on this site… It is an African Iris.
Thanks all for your help and comments.
Al.

Quite correct.

This site is a really good resource for identifying all sorts of flowers and bugs.

Nice shot too. I like the angle you have taken. Most photos I have seen of this flower, including some of mine, are taken from straight overhead which reveals perfect triple symmetry, but which results in a very flat perspective. You have revealed a 3-D like symmetry. Thanks for a new look on an old favourite.

aacjr · 04-11-2015, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Quite correct.

This site is a really good resource for identifying all sorts of flowers and bugs.

Nice shot too. I like the angle you have taken. Most photos I have seen of this flower, including some of mine, are taken from straight overhead which reveals perfect triple symmetry, but which results in a very flat perspective. You have revealed a 3-D like symmetry. Thanks for a new look on an old favourite.

Thank you for your kind comments… I’m very happy you like the shot.

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04-10-2015, 02:30 PM	#9
aacjr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 446 Original Poster	Found the answer right here on this site… It is an African Iris. Thanks all for your help and comments. Al. Last edited by aacjr; 04-10-2015 at 02:37 PM.

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03-31-2015, 02:20 PM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	I would have a guess and say its some sort of Orchid, but that really is a guess.

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Tom Gotzy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 717	I have no clue... On the other hand, it's a gorgeous shot!

03-31-2015, 05:43 PM	#4
aacjr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 446 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I would have a guess and say its some sort of Orchid, but that really is a guess. That was my first guess too. Originally posted by Kerrowdown On the other hand, it's a gorgeous shot Thank you

03-31-2015, 06:21 PM	#5
mullac7991 New Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4	Great photo! It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo!

03-31-2015, 08:25 PM	#6
aacjr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 446 Original Poster	Originally posted by mullac7991 Great photo! It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo! Thank you.

03-31-2015, 08:46 PM	#7
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by mullac7991 Great photo! It looks a little like the Miltoniopsis roezlii or some other type of Miltonia. I don't know much about orchids, but that's the best I could find. Again, great photo! I was going to say the same thing, but this looks like its sporting an extra petal. Aren't the Miltonias 5 petaled?

04-01-2015, 06:08 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Whatever it is is sure is pretty.

04-10-2015, 04:51 PM	#10
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Originally posted by aacjr Found the answer right here on this site… It is an African Iris. Thanks all for your help and comments. Al. Quite correct. This site is a really good resource for identifying all sorts of flowers and bugs. Nice shot too. I like the angle you have taken. Most photos I have seen of this flower, including some of mine, are taken from straight overhead which reveals perfect triple symmetry, but which results in a very flat perspective. You have revealed a 3-D like symmetry. Thanks for a new look on an old favourite.

04-11-2015, 05:03 PM	#11
aacjr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 446 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Quite correct. This site is a really good resource for identifying all sorts of flowers and bugs. Nice shot too. I like the angle you have taken. Most photos I have seen of this flower, including some of mine, are taken from straight overhead which reveals perfect triple symmetry, but which results in a very flat perspective. You have revealed a 3-D like symmetry. Thanks for a new look on an old favourite. Thank you for your kind comments… I’m very happy you like the shot.