A fairly common variety with pink/lavender/white petals and a dark spot in the middle. Petropolis, north of Rio de Janeiro, mid spring.
by Monocromatico Nov 16, 2003 9:54 PM
In full glory. It's amazing what a little Hyponex 6-6-6 will do...
by Lophophora May 14, 2004 1:45 PM
The spots on the lips in this picture appear redder than than really are, because I used studio lighting (500 watt daylight spot) to remove pesky shadows.
by Lophophora May 14, 2004 11:30 PM
In this close-up, you can see the purple tips of the petals. Pure white flowers with green lip spots are var. virginale.
by Lophophora May 15, 2004 10:27 PM
by armemo Feb 19, 2007 11:17 PM
Heighley Gate, Northumberland
by kniphofia Mar 11, 2009 9:38 PM
March blooms zone 9bFL
by sunkissed Mar 13, 2016 3:18 PM
Close shot of flowers
by sunkissed Mar 13, 2016 3:18 PM
Whole plant Feb. zone9bFL
by sunkissed Mar 13, 2016 3:18 PM