Vanda Ms Joaquim orchid : close-up



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21 May 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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This is a close-up photograph of the purplish white Vanda Ms Joaquim orchid which is Singapore's national flower. Unlike other orchids its delicate nature inhibits widespread cultivation. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Orchids--Singapore

National flowers--Singapore

Emblems, National--Singapore

Categories

National flower

Plants

National symbols

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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