Bulbophyllum barbigerum 'Elizabeth'

[Sue]

N.S. of .65cm, but the lip is around 1cm long, as is the tall dorsal sepal. Lip is highly mobile, and drops suddenly 90º downward and then back. Hairs on the lip move in even a gentle breeze.

I've been wanting to get video of these tiny wonders for some time, and I finally succeeded. These still photos don't quite capture them.

For the video, click here.




(Click through to 'All Sizes' to see the fangs! Big fangs on this one!)

 

[paphjoint]

nice!

 

[biothanasis]

Great flowers!!!!!!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Too cool! Thanks, especially for the vid! Hinged lips are a trip.

 

[SlipperFan]

Wonderful hairy lip (seen in video).

 

[Rick]

Very cool Sue!!!

 

[goldenrose]

Too cool! Thanks, especially for the vid! Hinged lips are a trip.

:clap::clap: it's amazing what can keep us entertained!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

:clap::clap: it's amazing what can keep us entertained!

Rose, I am much, much easier than you'd imagine. :rollhappy:

 

[Jorch]

I always wanted to grow this species, but I probably don't have the condition for it! I'll just admire your pix and video for now :drool: Thanks for sharing!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::clap: it's amazing what can keep us entertained!

Rose, I am much, much easier than you'd imagine. :rollhappy:

:rollhappy::rollhappy: you're probably not alone Tom! Such a fascinating group of plants!

 

[NYEric]

Let's try that again!

Excellent! thanx for the video, they look like insects! :clap: