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Tiny Flowers at Orchids in the Park

Trichoceros species from Peru, orchid species flower, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaNeofinetia falcata 'Kouyou', Vanda falcata, purple orchid flowers, Furan orchids, Fukiran, Samurai Orchids, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaBulbophyllum mirum, orchid species flower, weird flower, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Big flowers get more attention, but don’t overlook the little ones. They may be tiny, or downright tough to see, but small orchid flowers are just as intricate and fascinating as showier blooms. These photos from July’s Orchids in the Park event highlight a few of their marvels.

Dendrobium dichaeoides, orchid species flowers and leaves, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaStenoglottis macloughlinii, AKA Stenoglottis woodii, orchid species flowers, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPolystachya paniculata, orchid species flowers, small flowers, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Dave’s and my cameras can compensate a lot for tiny blossoms and farsighted eyes. Often, I don’t see flower details until later, when I’m looking at large digital images on my computer. Small blooms can come from big plants, but most are mini orchids, like the three Pleurothallids in the next row of photos.

Pleurothallopsis monetalis, orchid species flower, Pleurothallid, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaMasdevallia polysticta, orchid species flower, Pleurothallid, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPorroglossum nutibara, orchid species flower, Pleurothallid, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2018, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

See more photos from Orchids in the Park, with big and small flowers, in my previous posts here and here. Below, the final row of pictures shows three color variations of Dendrobium cuthbertsonii, a charming miniature that comes in many brilliant hues. This cool grower boasts blooms over an inch (2.5 cm) which dwarf its tiny leaves. No matter how little, it’s tough to overlook these gems.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 at 7:23 pm and is filed under Mini Orchids, Photos.

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