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Maxillaria sp. "in situ"

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ricardo, Sep 13, 2012.

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  1. Sep 13, 2012 #1
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    From near Mindo, Ecuador. I have been unable to ID this orchid. It was on a tree that had fallen by the road.
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  2. Sep 14, 2012 #2
    newbud

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    I hope you rescued it. ;)
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2012 #4
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    I never collect plants from the wild. But that doesn't mean that I was solely tempted in this case. I could have made a extraodinary collection just from the orchids that were on the branches that were piled on the side of the road or growing by the roadside. I lost count of the genera present, Campylocentrum, Epidendrum, Dracula, Lockhartia, Oncidium, Pleurothallis, Porroglossum, Sobralia, the number of plants and genera was staggering.
     
  5. Sep 14, 2012 #5
    Ricardo

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    Ricardo - If the orchids were going to be killed if you didn't do anything wouldn't that be "saving them" and not necessarily "collecting" them for selfish purposes? Are you saying that taking them under any circumstance is illegal?
     
  7. Sep 17, 2012 #7
    Ricardo

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    I have no clue as for if it is legal or not to collect orchids from the wild in Ecuador. I saw many local plants in people houses so I would infer that either it is not or if there any any laws, they are not aimed at the locals. Personally, I never collect plants from the wild. This is my personal preference, it is not a moral or legal judgement on the issue.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2012 #8
    newbud

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    Ok, Thanks for replying. I understand now.