Taxon

Chysis limminghei

 
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Chysis limminghei - Limmingh's Chysis
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Common name: Limmingh's Chysis
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: SE Mexico to N Guatemala
Habitat: Near sea level
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): May
Bloom characteristics: Pendulous inflorescence is up to 12" long with 6-12 long-lived, waxy, white flowers with pink on the petal tips. Flowers are 1.6-3" across.
Fragrance: Fragrant
Foliage characteristics: Semi-deciduous
Description: This unique orchid has heavy, waxy flowers, and is named for a 19th century Belgian patron of botany.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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