Stelis hirtella

This tiny little Stelis is from Ecuador. I received it as an unidentified Stelis from that country. Someone has suggested that it is Stelis hirtella and and some of the pictures I've seen of that species match, though others do not. The plant forms a mat of leaves a few centimeters high, has flower spikes that are 5-6 cm in length and that have 4-6 flowers 6 mm in diameter.

I am posting this on the run since we are leaving in a few minutes to return home from eastern Washington. I realize I'm behind with commenting but will catch everyone up when we are home again. Thanks for all your support, kind comments, faves and the beautiful photos you all post.

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RHH ^club

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8 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Translucent and furry !

8 years ago.

raingirl ^club

okay, so you grow these flowers? awesome. and such a cool photo. i like how the flower on the left is like, "i'm not following the crowd, i'm not even going to look at what you are drawn to." such an attitude from a blossom.

8 years ago.

Stormlizard ^club

It is a beautiful flower Ron, I have no knowledge of these rather special plants. Safe journey home and enjoy the coming days.

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club

A delicate little beauty, Ron. Identification can be difficult using the photos of others, and it's so easy to name flowers wrongly. Nevertheless, whatever it's called, it's lovely.

8 years ago.