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Epipactis Thunbergii

Description Epipactis Thunbergii, also known as Thunberg’s helleborine, is a species of orchid that is native to Japan. It was first discovered by Carl Peter Thunberg, a Swedish naturalist, in 1784. This plant is a member of the orchid family and is known for its beautiful flowers.Epipactis Thunbergii grows up to 50 cm in height and features green leaves that…
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Disa Inflexa

Description Disa Inflexa, also known as the Slender Disa, is a striking orchid species that is native to South Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in the fynbos vegetation type, which is characterized by its fine-leaved shrubs and heathlands. The Slender Disa has a tall, slender stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its flowers…
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Govenia Liliacea

Description Govenia Liliacea, also known as the pink govenia, is a beautiful orchid native to Central America and South America. It belongs to the orchid family, and it produces large, showy flowers that are pink in color. This orchid is prized by collectors and enthusiasts for its unique beauty and ease of cultivation. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Goodyera Pubescens

Description Goodyera Pubescens, commonly known as the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, is a beautiful orchid native to Eastern North America. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is one of the most attractive and commonly found species of the Goodyera genus. This perennial plant has basal rosettes of evergreen leaves and spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers that bloom from July…
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Galearis Rotundifolia

Description Galearis Rotundifolia, commonly known as the round-leaved orchid, is a pretty flowering plant native to North America. It is a species of orchid that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant is known for its cute and small size, with a height of 10-20 cm. It usually blooms from May to June, and its flowers are pink or white.…
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Govenia Utriculata

Description Govenia Utriculata is a beautiful orchid that is native to Central America and Mexico. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is known for its stunning flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant has a pseudobulb that is about 6cm long and is covered in imbricate leaf sheaths that are brown and dry. The…
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Disa Pillansii

Description Disa Pillansii is a stunning orchid species native to South Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 20-35 cm tall. The plant has narrow, green leaves that grow in a rosette at the base of the stem. The flowers are the most striking feature of this orchid. They are usually pink or white and have a…
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Arethusa

Description Arethusa, also known as the Dragon’s Mouth Orchid, is a stunning and unique species of orchid native to North America. This orchid gets its name from the Greek mythological figure, Arethusa, who was transformed into a spring by the goddess Artemis. The Arethusa orchid is a terrestrial plant that grows in wetlands, bogs, and fens. It is a small…
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Arethusa Bulbosa

Description Arethusa Bulbosa, commonly known as dragon’s mouth orchid, is a rare and exquisite orchid found in North America. It is a small, terrestrial plant that grows up to 15 centimeters in height. This orchid blooms in late spring to early summer and produces one or two flowers per stem. The flowers are pink or magenta in color and have…
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Arachnis

Description Arachnis, commonly known as spider orchids, is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This genus consists of about 20 species of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids, which are native to Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The name Arachnis was derived from the Greek word “arachne,” which means spider, due to its spider-like appearance. Taxonomic Information…
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