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The Pale Aphyllorchis

Aphyllorchis pallida

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

terrestrial orchid, about 50cm tall

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

I just did a short hike near the HQ for my first hike in Kubah national park. I was surprised to spot 2 orchids, both in great condition and in a good spot to photograph.

Species ID Suggestions

Aphyllorchis

Aphyllorchis pallida

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Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
Thanks Matti. Oh cool, I didn't know it was this rare.
MattiNiissalo
Awesome plant, it's rare to see this mainly temperate Eurasian tribe (Epidendroideae: Neottieae) in the tropics.

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