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Vanda coerulea Griff. ex Lindl.
Vanda coerulea was formally described by John Lindley in 1847 from the description of a blue orchid found in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India, by William Griffiths. It is a striking species with large, flat, vivid blue to purple-blue, long-lasting flowers.
Epiphytic (grows above the ground, using other plants or objects for support) on exposed deciduous trees at elevations of 900–1500 m.
Spotted on Sep 13, 2016
Submitted on Sep 28, 2016
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That is so pretty.