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On August 27, 2010 7:20 AM, Bonnie commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Lovely little flower. Wish I could grow orchids. Have managed to kill them when I try.

On August 27, 2010 7:17 AM, sarah commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Thank you for this and the other stunning pictures. It is lovely to know there is a flower waiting in my inbox for me amongst the weeds!
xo

On August 26, 2010 11:59 PM, Sue commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Try googling 'cymbidium sinense fragrance perfume'. I got multiple hits for perfumes based on cymbidium orchids.

On August 26, 2010 9:25 PM, jane commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Kathleen and Eric, Please let us know if you happen to track down the elusive perfume based on the "deep, rich, spicy" fragrance of Da Shun!

On August 26, 2010 7:08 PM, Eric in SF commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Kathleen - I've not had much google luck searching for perfumes where this orchid specifically is mentioned. Once you've smelled this plant in bloom you will immediately recognize the perfume. It smells high quality - a deep, rich spicy scent with this species' fragrance at its core.

I've read it can be grown on a very bright windowsill but I do not cultivate the species myself.

On August 26, 2010 6:41 PM, Kathleen Garness commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

Ok, ok, Eric - I just HAVE to know which perfumes are based on C. sinense!!! I just LOVE cymbidiums.... Can this one be grown on a windowsill, or is another cool grower??? :)

On August 26, 2010 6:16 PM, kate commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

How fascinating to hear this phenomenon described: I commonly have the same experience as Eric with flowers - perhaps I have a similarly sensitive nose? (Great when I'm amidst flowers or eating a good dinner; terrible when cleaning out the fridge or standing behind someone wearing cheap perfume. Thank you for the discussion!

On August 26, 2010 6:12 PM, Mandy Macdonald commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

I don't often anthropomorphize plants, but this quizzical little face is just what i need after a long and frustrating day! Could it be grown in Scotland?

On August 26, 2010 4:51 PM, Eric in SF commented on Cymbidium sinense 'Da Shun':

My pleasure, Daniel!

Another fascinating aspect of this species' fragrance is that not everyone can smell it! Pass the plant around a group of people and there will be some people who detect no fragrance, others who detect a slight fragrance, and others yet (like myself) who find the fragrance almost overpowering.

I always break out in a big nerdy orchid grin when I pass someone on the street who is wearing a C. sinense-derived perfume.

On August 26, 2010 6:43 AM, Amy commented on Wyethia helianthoides:

Wow! You can study Asteraceae with photos like this. Can't hardly differentiate disk flowers any better with a microscope!

On August 25, 2010 7:18 PM, bleitz commented on Cephalanthus occidentalis var. occidentalis:


Thank you I have been looking for this plant for 50+ years. Finally have a name. Now it goes in my garden.

On August 25, 2010 5:47 PM, bleitz commented on Wyethia helianthoides:

about upgrades, my computer nerds say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it

On August 25, 2010 1:25 PM, Daniel Mosquin commented on Wyethia helianthoides:

I should have mentioned this photograph was taken in early July, on a year with a late spring -- probably best to plan to see them in late June on a typical year.

People travel to Steens in the autumn in search of autumn colour, when the stands of poplar are highlighted against the walls of the gorges -- though I've yet to visit at that time of the year. Bring your highly-visible jacket, though -- you'd be sharing the mountain with hunters.

On August 25, 2010 1:20 PM, Eric Simpson commented on Wyethia helianthoides:

I had a friend who worked for Microsoft, and his advice was: "Never upgrade!"

As for the pic, all I can say is: I really need to go to Steens Mtn. I'm planning a trip to Oregon for late September... anyone know if these lovelies will be in bloom?

On August 25, 2010 7:44 AM, Barbara commented on Wyethia helianthoides:

Thanks for your continued work in keeping the site up and running. Nature's upgrades don't always go smoothly either!