Zygopetalum

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Zygopetalum

Description Zygopetalum is an orchid genus that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to South America, where it grows in the cool and humid forests of Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. The name Zygopetalum comes from the Greek words “zygon” and “petalon,” which mean “yoked petal.” This refers to the unique fusion of its petals and sepals, which gives…