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Paphiopedilum barbatum

Submitted by Khairimhd on Mon, 21/01/2008 - 11:48

Paphiopedilum barbatum

Paphiopedilum barbatum
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dots on petals

Submitted by tbaenziger on Sun, 03/08/2008 - 12:27.

Khairimhd and others,
I've read that those dots simulate aphids to attract pollinators. What do y'all (I'm from Texas) think?
tbaenziger

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Calling Paph. growers

Submitted by mcorchid on Mon, 04/08/2008 - 07:19.

Ok all you Paph. growers out there, can anyone answer this question above, I can't, haven't got a clue.

Bill

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Dots on petals

Submitted by tbaenziger on Mon, 04/08/2008 - 10:20.

I'm not sure what the pollinator is, some kind of wasp that lays eggs on the aphids, I guess, but there must be a reason why these Paphs produce black spots (bumps, signals), otherwise why bother? Has anyone done any research on the issue?
tbaenziger

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Spots

Submitted by migocab on Thu, 07/08/2008 - 20:50.

I'm not sure about the answer to this but if you open the link to the site it might help you answer your question.

http://www.ladyslipper.com/0314-04.htm

Ian

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