Laelia speciosa
Appearance
Mayflower orchid | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Laelia |
Species: | L. speciosa
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Binomial name | |
Laelia speciosa | |
Synonyms | |
Laelia speciosa, also known as the Mayflower orchid, is a species of orchid from Mexico. It flowers between March and October, and has white-tipped purple blossoms.[1]
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Citations[edit]
- ^ Pridgeon 1992, p. 250.
Bibliography[edit]
Pridgeon, Alec, ed. (1992). The Illustrated encyclopedia of orchids (2006 ed.). ISBN 0-88192-267-6.