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General Subjects => Travel / Places to Visit => Topic started by: Hans J on August 08, 2007, 08:49:25 PM

Title: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Hans J on August 08, 2007, 08:49:25 PM

Hi all ,

Here are some pics from Orchids from a little mountain near of us -it is called Kaiserstuhl.
This area is the warmest area of germany ( 40 km from us ). It is a research area from forest - there grows Metasequoia and other rare trees .Also is this area well known for many Orchids -we go near every year and visit it -it is written there grows 26 different Orchids .
Here some pics :
I would be glad if anybody can give a ID -thanks

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Lesley Cox on August 08, 2007, 09:41:56 PM

A lovely area Hans. Belonging to the Forum, my geography knowledge is going ahead by leaps and bounds.

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Hans J on August 08, 2007, 09:49:57 PM

Lesley ,
here is a overview of germany - please look for Ihringen

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Lesley Cox on August 08, 2007, 10:30:41 PM

I see it Hans. That's where you live? I hope that pin stuck in to you isn't hurting too much ::)

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: DaveM on August 08, 2007, 10:32:15 PM

Hi Hans
Pleased to see your pix of this area  - reminds me of a visit there with colleagues some years ago, mainly looking at volcanoes and volcanic rocks associated with the Rhein valley. I recall that the Kaiserstuhl boasts some very interesting geology and very fine wine!!
Sorry, but can't help in identifying the orchids - hope one of the experts will reply.
Regards
Dave

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Heather Smith on August 08, 2007, 11:11:44 PM

I think O. spec -1  is Orchis purpurea (Lady Orchid) though this is difficult without a CU of a flower and the leaves. Grows in woodland or the edge of woodland - a limestone species. Very pretty but always looks to me as though it is a pixie in pink spotted pyjamas.

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Hans J on August 08, 2007, 11:28:18 PM

Some pics more :

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Gerhard Raschun on August 09, 2007, 08:24:30 AM

Dear Hans,

ID of your picts

Orchis purpurea

Anacamptis pyramidalis


greetings Gerhard

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Hans J on August 09, 2007, 08:50:30 AM

Thank you Heather and Gerhard for the ID !

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: johanneshoeller on August 09, 2007, 03:13:25 PM

An Austrian Anacamptis pyramidalis
This O. flower in June.

Hans
from Austria

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: SueG on August 10, 2007, 10:35:48 AM

the Anacamptis is Wonderful!
Sue

Title: Re: Kaiserstuhl
Post by: Paddy Tobin on August 10, 2007, 11:21:14 PM

Hans & Hans,

Beautiful flowers and scene, excellent photographs. Many thanks, lovely to be able to enjoy your country at a distance.

Paddy