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Unknown Orchid(?)

Photo by JosephSpurr
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small orchid root system, whole thing could sit atop a coin. Has a seed pod, No foliage. Possibly a "Ghost" orchid. Its alive and growing, see second photo. I will document its growth this coming spring and summer.

Habitat:

epiphyte in wetland

Notes:

Hopefully this is an "Ghost Orchid". Im a big fan of orchids and have hoped to see a ghost my whole life. Keep your fingers crossed, I will visit this tree every week and whenever possible. Original spotting photo on 1/16/12. photo #2 on 2/28/12.

Species ID Suggestions

Jingle bell orchid

Dendrophylax porrectus

Reference Link
MarioCisneros
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Comments (2)
MarioCisneros
Please join my mission and help spread awareness for the protection of the many orchids found in South Florida. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12055296
MarioCisneros
Hi, that is definitely not a ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii). Looks like it could be a jingle bell orchid (Dendrophylax porrectus).
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012

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