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Zygopetalum crinitum

 
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Zygopetalum crinitum - The Hairy Zygopetalum
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Common name: The Hairy Zygopetalum
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Distribution: SE to S Brazil
Habitat: 1970-3940ft (600-1200m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks from February to April
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 1.5 feet (45 cm) long with 3-10 waxy, long-lived, green flowers dappled in brown with a white lip lined in purple. Flowers are 3.5" (9 cm) across.
Fragrance: Spicy
Pollination syndrome: Bee (Xylocopa)
Description: This medium sized orchid prefers cool to warm temperatures and has a spicy scent.
Comments: Zygopetalum crinitum
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • IUCN Red List • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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