RHH's photos with the keyword: acianthera

This strange orchid is from Brazil and belongs to the group of orchids known as Pleurothallids. Its older name is Pleurothallis sarracenia and it is small creeping plant with thick channeled leaves and these odd purple flowers which resemble slugs kissing.

This small and unusual orchid species is also known as Pleurothallis sarracenia. It is from Brazil and always produces two flowers that face in opposite direction and are held close to the leaves. The photo is not as sharp as I would like, but it showed the flowers best. More information here: orchidsinbloom-ron.blogspot.com/2012/10/acianthera-bragae...