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Oncidium Orchid Cascade

Oncidium sphacelatum

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This spectacular Orchid blooms naturally in tropical Mexico, Central America and Northern Venezuela. It is epiphytic, usually growing in trees and the cascades of flowers can reach several meters. We found this blooming in trees in several places along the Lacantun River.

Habitat:

Lacandon Jungle, Lacantun River, Chiapas.

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Oncidium sphacelatum

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PublishedApril 12, 2014

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