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Unknown Orchid(?)

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.

2 Comments

MarioCisneros
MarioCisneros 11 years ago

Please join my mission and help spread awareness for the protection of the many orchids found in South Florida. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1205...

MarioCisneros
MarioCisneros 11 years ago

Hi, that is definitely not a ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii). Looks like it could be a jingle bell orchid (Dendrophylax porrectus).

JosephSpurr
Spotted by
JosephSpurr

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 28, 2012
Submitted on Mar 2, 2012

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