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Dendrobium rigidum

 
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Dendrobium rigidum - The Rigid-Leafed Dendrobium, The Rigid-Leafed Dockrillia, The Smooth Tick Orchid, The Smooth Tongue Orchid
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Common name: The Rigid-Leafed Dendrobium, The Rigid-Leafed Dockrillia, The Smooth Tick Orchid, The Smooth Tongue Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: New Guinea to N Queensland
Habitat: Mangroves in swampy, coastal lowlands; 0-700m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is .8-2" long with 1-6 inverted, white flowers with a red striped lip. Flowers are .4-.8" across.
Fragrance: Musky-sweet
Foliage characteristics: Succulent-like
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Free flowering
Description: This miniature orchid is very tough and can flower multiple times a year.
Comments: Dendrobium rigidum
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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