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timb64 · 07-15-2021, 03:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Beautiful! A species of Dactylorhiza, not sure which one. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks,I believe it is Dactylorhiza fuchsii....but I could be wrong!

Here's another from the same trip

Pyramid Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis?)

OrchidJulie · 07-15-2021, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Thanks,I believe it is Dactylorhiza fuchsii....but I could be wrong!

Here's another from the same trip

Pyramid Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis?)

Yes, I think so, but I'm no expert on temperate-zone terrestrials. There are a bunch of species of Dactylorhiza, I don't know enough about them to distinguish one from another. They're all lovely, though.

**KC0PET** · 07-17-2021, 03:18 PM - **2 Likes**

**Geodude** · 07-18-2021, 07:00 AM - **2 Likes**

I believe it's called a cornflower.

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OrchidJulie · 07-18-2021, 11:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Dendrobium unicum an orchid, from the Nikon archive (not as big a flower as it looks in this image)

OrchidJulie · 07-20-2021, 10:44 AM - **5 Likes**

Another Dendrobium from the Nikon archive, this is Den. farmeri

**jersey** · 07-21-2021, 01:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Mak polny (Papaver rhoeas)

Not tiny, so I post it here

Chaber driakiewnik (Centaurea scabiosa)

**jersey** · 07-27-2021, 09:14 AM - **4 Likes**

I am lately enjoying Pentax SOOC images:

Groszek pachnący (Lathyrus odoratus)

OrchidJulie · 08-07-2021, 09:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Brassavola subulifolia (syn. B. cordata), blooming now out in the garden

**KC0PET** · 08-09-2021, 04:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Bloodroot

OrchidJulie · 08-12-2021, 08:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Costus malortieanus, a ginger relative

barefootdesigns · 08-12-2021, 01:27 PM

Gorgeous! They are certainly well named.

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Originally posted by jersey

I am lately enjoying Pentax SOOC images:

Groszek pachnący (Lathyrus odoratus)

Very pretty!

**paulh** · 09-01-2021, 11:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Backyard oleander

OrchidJulie · 09-02-2021, 05:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Backyard oleander

Ah...Oleander...you know, I'm sure, that it's extremely toxic. It used to be a very common landscape plant here, even planted in public spaces like road medians. But it has fallen far out of favor because of its toxicity. Out-of-towners would stop to admire the flowers and the extreme fragrance, cut or pluck some stems, and if they managed to ingest any trace of the sap, get very ill (or worse). I remember stories about people being hospitalized after eating a hot dog cooked on a stick of oleander. Never mind the oleander caterpillars, nasty stinging critters that infested the plants. If it's in your yard, be careful!

**paulh** · 09-02-2021, 09:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

.Oleander...you know, I'm sure, that it's extremely toxic

Yes. We have a couple large plants in the backyard, and they seem to thrive here in SoCal. I do see bees and butterflies near them, but not the nasty critters you referred to. As you mentioned, they used to be a common sight along the roadsides and medians, but not so much these days for obvious reasons. But they provide me with a quick and easy photo subject!

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07-15-2021, 03:55 AM - 3 Likes	#271
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Beautiful! A species of Dactylorhiza, not sure which one. Thanks for sharing! Thanks,I believe it is Dactylorhiza fuchsii....but I could be wrong! Here's another from the same trip Pyramid Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis?)

07-15-2021, 05:34 AM	#272
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by timb64 Thanks,I believe it is Dactylorhiza fuchsii....but I could be wrong! Here's another from the same trip Pyramid Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis?) Yes, I think so, but I'm no expert on temperate-zone terrestrials. There are a bunch of species of Dactylorhiza, I don't know enough about them to distinguish one from another. They're all lovely, though.

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jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,063	Mak polny (Papaver rhoeas) Not tiny, so I post it here Chaber driakiewnik (Centaurea scabiosa)

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jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,063	I am lately enjoying Pentax SOOC images: Groszek pachnący (Lathyrus odoratus)

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barefootdesigns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 223	Gorgeous! They are certainly well named. ---------- Post added 08-12-21 at 04:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by jersey I am lately enjoying Pentax SOOC images: Groszek pachnący (Lathyrus odoratus) Very pretty!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Backyard oleander

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by paulh Backyard oleander Ah...Oleander...you know, I'm sure, that it's extremely toxic. It used to be a very common landscape plant here, even planted in public spaces like road medians. But it has fallen far out of favor because of its toxicity. Out-of-towners would stop to admire the flowers and the extreme fragrance, cut or pluck some stems, and if they managed to ingest any trace of the sap, get very ill (or worse). I remember stories about people being hospitalized after eating a hot dog cooked on a stick of oleander. Never mind the oleander caterpillars, nasty stinging critters that infested the plants. If it's in your yard, be careful!

09-02-2021, 09:05 AM - 1 Like	#285
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by OrchidJulie .Oleander...you know, I'm sure, that it's extremely toxic Yes. We have a couple large plants in the backyard, and they seem to thrive here in SoCal. I do see bees and butterflies near them, but not the nasty critters you referred to. As you mentioned, they used to be a common sight along the roadsides and medians, but not so much these days for obvious reasons. But they provide me with a quick and easy photo subject!

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