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Encyclia oncidioides

 
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Encyclia oncidioides - Oncidium-like Encyclia
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Common name: Oncidium-like Encyclia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Epidendrum oncidioides
Distribution: Trinidad to S Tropical America
Habitat: Sandy areas and rock outcrops; 0-2460ft (0-750m)
Life form: Terrestrial
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February to August; peaks from June to July
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is up to 3 feet (90 cm) long with 30-100 long-lasting yellow flowers. Yellow flowers are up to 2" (5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Floral
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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