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Lycaste macrobulbon

 
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Lycaste macrobulbon - The Large Bulbed Lycaste
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Common name: The Large Bulbed Lycaste
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Distribution: Colombia to Venezuela and W Brazil
Habitat: Cloud forests; 3940-6560ft (1200-2000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks from January to March, July
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is up to 7" (17.5 cm) long with several waxy, long-lived, yellow flowers. Flowers are 4" (10 cm) across.
Fragrance: Sweet
Pollination syndrome: Bee (Euglossa)
Description: This large orchid is often found in association with pit viper's nests.
Comments: Lycaste macrobulbon
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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