Black Jack Orchid

Paphiopedilum maudiae ‘Black Jack’, Kew Gardens, London

You might think from the name of this orchid that it would be much darker. It’s a beauty nonetheless, in a very fetching burgundy with a thin white edge.

Linked to One Word Photo Challenge: Black.

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Jennifer Nichole Wells says:

March 26, 2014 at 15:26

absolutely beautiful! great flower to begin with, but the lighting is just stunning 🙂

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lumar1298 says:

March 26, 2014 at 12:07

I like it… I don’t think I’ve ever seen one…

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margaret says:

March 26, 2014 at 06:37

Hi. A real stunner.

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