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Zygopetalum

Southwest Florida

Near the gulf Of Mexico

USA

 

The image was taken at a local orchid meeting. Another zygopetalum can be seen in the first comment section. It used to be in my collection at home.

 

Zygopetalum is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) (subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Cymbidieae, subtribe Zygopetalinae), consisting of fourteen currently recognized species.

 

They occur in humid forests at low- to mid-elevation regions of South America, with most species in Brazil.

 

Most species are epiphytes, but some are terrestrials with glossy, strap-like, plicate leaves, which are apical, oblong or elliptic-lanceolate, acute or acuminate. These orchids have a robust growth form. Their ovoid-conical pseudobulbs are deciduous.

 

They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers. Wikipedia

 

 

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Taken on January 18, 2020