Brassavola

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Brassavola

Description Brassavola is a genus of orchids native to Central and South America. It is named after the Venetian physician and botanist Antonio Musa Brassavola. The plants are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants, and have long, narrow leaves. They are known for their fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…