Myrmechis

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Myrmechis

Description Myrmechis is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. The name Myrmechis is derived from the Greek words “myrmex” which means ant and “echis” which means viper, referring to its unique flower shape that resembles an ant and its long, thin sepals that resemble a viper. This genus is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the…