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Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium

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Description:

Cymbidium or boat orchids, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It was first described by Olof Swartz in 1799. The name is derived from the Greek word kumbos, meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip. The genus is abbreviated Cym in horticultural trade.
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Habitat:

Suburban house plant, Sacramento, CA.

Reference Links:

Cymbidium orchids - Cymbidium - Overview, Cymbidium

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Comments (2)
misako
Thank you harsuame--I added it to the mission!
rutasandinas
Hermosa orquidea por favor agregala ala mission Orchids of the World Gracias http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9525140

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