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Blue Vanda Orchid
Vanda coerulea Griff. ex Lindl.
25.5894, 91.9019
Field Notes
Description:
Vanda coerulea was formally described by John Lindley in 1847 from the description of a blue orchid found in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India, by William Griffiths. It is a striking species with large, flat, vivid blue to purple-blue, long-lasting flowers.
Habitat:
Epiphytic (grows above the ground, using other plants or objects for support) on exposed deciduous trees at elevations of 900–1500 m.
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