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Encyclia tampensis (Lindl.) Small

Butterfly Orchid, Tampa butterfly orchid

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

USDA Symbol: ENTA

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Butterfly Orchid is a member of the orchid family (family Orchidaceae). Orchids are perennial herbs with complicated, unusual and often beautiful flowers borne singly or in spikes, racemes, or branched clusters.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Inflorescence: Panicle , Raceme
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Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Purple , Brown
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: FL
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Encyclia tampensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Encyclia tampensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Encyclia tampensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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