Byron Orchid Society

Next Meeting

June 11th 2012

Ewingsdale Hall

7.00pm for 7.30pm start

Did you know ...?

The swollen roots of native European orchids were used in ancient and medieval times as
aphrodisiacs.

Orchid flowers come in every colour of the rainbow and combination thereof. Recently, for the first time, a black orchid was grown. Floral fragrances are equally diverse, from quite sweet to the smell
of rotting liver.

Orchid flowers have three sepals, which form the outside of the bud before the flower opens, two
petals and a third modified petal called a “lip”. Other familiar plants that have this 3/3 structure are
lilies and irises. Orchid flowers have their male and female reproductive parts (anther and stigma)
fused into a single structure called the “column”. The column is unique in the plant kingdom and is
the identification characteristic delineating the orchid family.

A Big Welcome to All Members

A big welcome to all club members and visitors. We hope you like this website and welcome your suggestions for improvement.

Our club, which was formed over 50 years ago and meets on the second
 Monday of each month except January at the Ewingsdale Hall starting 7.30pm. Members live around Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Byron Bay, Bangalow and in the hinterland.

At every meeting members bring in their orchids for display. They are separated into various classes and judged. A Growers Prize is awarded to the "Champion Orchid" of the evening. After further business, followed by a discussion on orchid growing techniques or a presentation the meeting is closed for supper.

Social trips are also arranged to members gardens and orchid shows.

Every September the club organises an Orchid Show which is staged at the Mullumbimby Ex Services Club. In 2012 it will be held on the weekend of September 7/8th

New members and visitors are always welcome.

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The official website of Bryon District Orchid Society Inc