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Laelia rubescens

 
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Laelia rubescens - Rosy Tinted Laelia, Flor de Jesús, Flor de la Conceptión, Guarita
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Common name: Rosy Tinted Laelia, Flor de Jesús, Flor de la Conceptión, Guarita
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Laelia rubescens var. semi-alba
Distribution: Mexico to C America
Habitat: Seasonally dry, deciduous forests; 328-5577ft (100-1700m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): October to May; peaks from November to March
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 6-30" (15-75 cm) long with 2-12 white-pink flowers that last a few days and open in succession. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across. Blooms may close at night.
Fragrance: Peculiar
Description: This medium sized orchid has flowers which can range in color from medium pink to white.
Comments: Laelia rubescens
Links: Herbario AMO • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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