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Mesadenus lucayanus

Mesadenus lucayanus (Britton) Schltr.

Florida Keys Ladies'-tresses

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

USDA Symbol: MELU3

Mesadenus lucayanus (Florida keys ladies'-tresses) #64402

Image Information

Photographer: Cressler, Alan
County: Citrus
State: FL
Location Notes: Withlacoochee State Forest. Citrus Wildlife Management Area.
Accession date: 2018-11-20
Filename: A_C_IMG6478.JPG
Slide Index: 3356201177_b25d65cec9_o.jpg
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Close-up of flowers in a raceme. Photographer's note: "This obscure orchid has several common names. One is the Florida Keys Ladies'-tresses. The plants grow in a nice hardwood hammock with scattered limestone boulders. There are also some scientific name discrepancies."
Date Taken: 2009-03-10
NPIN Image Id: 64402

Image Verification

This image has been verified.
By: Joseph A. Marcus
Date: 2018-11-20

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