A good read

[eggshells]

I found this article on BBC about wild orchid collection and thought some people will find it a good read.

Sorry if its already posted and if not here it is and enjoy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/12774613

 

[Sirius]

Paph. rothschildianum was first described in 1888. The article says it was discovered in 1987. The author must have meant that it was rediscovered in 1987.

Other than that mistake, it's a decent article, although a little shallow.

 

[paphioboy]

Good read. Thanks for sharing..

 

[SlipperFan]

Yes, thanks!

 

[Orchidnut57]

BBC article

Interesting...enjoyed the read. The added sound effects made it fun..thanks
BTW...I saw two seedlings at the Mid-South Orchid Congress...BIG BUCKS
Jim

 

[eggshells]

Yeah I thought it was a nice read, albeit some stuff was exaggerated. Like the price of 1 stem Roth for $5,000 usd. When you can get a blooming size one for much cheaper. I mean its still expensive but not that expensive.

I guess its a way to educate the public and raise public awareness and to deter buyers from buying these exotic plants by exaggerating some stuff. In my opinion it just encourages poachers when they see that they can make a pretty good amount of money by collecting these plants.

 

[likespaphs]

Paph. rothschildianum was first described in 1888. The article says it was discovered in 1987. The author must have meant that it was rediscovered in 1987.

Other than that mistake, it's a decent article, although a little shallow.

roth or sanderianum?
(i didn't read the article)

 

[NYEric]

Many important facts and realities left out of the article but thanks.