WOODYNOOK CREATIONS

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Another orchid in bloom

This orchid is called the Brassavola, better known as the Lady of the Night. It is so named because of the delicious fragrance at night. I read that it does this to attract the night flying insects. The scent is very strong of Hyacinth and cloves, and can be detected from several feet away. As soon as daybreak appears, the scent disappears.

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