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nun's-hood orchid

Phaius tancarvilleae

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Field Notes

Description:

A terrestrial orchid. They grow from bulbs and can grow to 7 ft while flowering.

Habitat:

Introduced to the North American continent. Considered naturalized in Florida.

Notes:

This plant is listed as endangered.

Reference Links:

Nun's lily (Phaius tankervilleae (Banks ex L'Hér.) Blume), Phaius tancarvilleae, PLANTS Profile for Phaius tancarvilleae (nun's-hood orchid) | USDA PLANTS

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Hermosa orquidea por favor agregala ala mission Orchids of the World Gracias http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9525140

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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