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Friday, December 5, 2008

The Orchid


An Orchid for Angela, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.

Orchids are known for their timeless beauty, but did you know they coexisted with dinosaurs? While researching bee pollen, from bees found trapped in amber 15 to 20 million years old, scientists discovered orchid taxon on their fossilized wings. Essentially, orchids truly are timeless.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Amazing photo!!!
So pretty:)
I am thinking....another pic from
Rogers Garden?
Thank you for your sweet comment on my snow flakes:)

Off to bed...sooooo sleepy.
Did you go to California Adventures,
birthday bash? Hope you had fun!!!

Hugs,
K