Taxon

Brassia gireoudiana

 
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Brassia gireoudiana - Gireoud's Brassia
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Common name: Gireoud's Brassia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Costa Rica to Panama
Habitat: Wet tropics; 1640-3280ft (500-1000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Pollination syndrome: Likely wasp
Bloom characteristics: Arching inflorescence is 18" (45 cm) long with 1-15 long-lasting, green and white flowers with brown blotches. Flowers can be more than 12" (30 cm) long.
Fragrance: Musky
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): March to July; peaks in May
Description: This medium sized orchid is named for a German gardener of the 1800s.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew Science Plants of the World Online

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