Inside The New York Botanical Garden

Morning Eye Candy: It Even Comes with the Hat!

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography, The Orchid Show on February 23 2012, by Matt Newman

A few of our more sleep-deprived officemates are firmly convinced that this orchid looks like the Swedish Chef. And the more I stare, the more I’m inclined to hear “bork bork bork!” echoing in my head. Don’t forget that the 10th annual Orchid Show begins on March 3, at which point you can choose sides in the all-important argument of Muppet mimicry in person.

Paphiopedilum streathamense. — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen