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International Letter Writing Week 2006 Commemorative Stamps - Cornivorous Plants
3,3,3 and 15 Baht
Cornivorous Plants: Flora Evolution for Survival
Each living creature in the world has evolved for their survival according to their natural selection. Plants in areas with scarce water and sunshine have developed into carnivores, catching insects for their own survival.
Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Druce, or pitcher plants, are normally seen in wet forests. They have pitchers to catch insects and the pitchers possess organs to digest the insects. People in Southern Thailand steam rice in the pitchers.
Rafflesia kerrii Meijer is a parasite that lives on the roots of other plants. Its simple flower is quite large and blossoms on the ground. In full bloom, it emits a bad oder to entice flies to pollinate.
Sapria poilanei Gagnep is a plant in the same family as Rafflesia kerrii Meijer that similarly lives on the roots of other plants and looks like a cuspidor, pink and Orose.
Drosera burmannii Vahl is a small short-cycle plant without a stem. It often grows in open, rocky ground with high humidity. The plant possesses medicinal properties use to cure ringworm.
Designs: The award-winning paintings from postage stamps drawing competition in 2005 International Letter Writing Week Exhibition under the topic "Carnivorous Plants"
- Nepenthes mirabbilis (Lour) Druce, designed by Mr.Phongsapon Phonata
- Rafflesia kerrii Meijer, designed by Mr.Phongsapon Phonata
- Sapria poilanei Gagnap, designed by Mr.Krisana Mokasiri
- Drosera burmannii Vahl, designed by Mr.Krisana Mokasiri
Printing Process: Lithography Multi-colour
Souvenir Sheet Price: 29.00 Baht Quantity of S/Sheet: 200,000 sheets