Taxon

Cattleya purpurata var. carnea 'Homestead' × C. purpurata 'Bion'

Cattleya purpurata var. carnea 'Homestead' × C. purpurata 'Bion' - Purple-stained Cattleya clonal variety
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Common name: Purple-stained Cattleya clonal variety
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Laelia purpurata var. carnea ('Homestead' × 'Bion')
Distribution: SE and S Brazil
Habitat: Heavy forest along small creeks; 0-180m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 8-12" long with 2-5 (rarely 7-8) long-lasting white flowers with a pink lip. Flowers are 6-10" across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): April to May
Fragrance: Fragrant

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