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Cressler, Alan

Dendrophylax lindenii

Dendrophylax lindenii (Lindl.) Benth. ex Rolfe

Ghost Orchid, Frog Orchid, Palmpolly, Linden's Angurek, White Butterfly Orchid

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Polyradicion lindenii, Polyrrhiza lindenii

USDA Symbol: DELI8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Leaf: Leaves often absent; when present, small and bractlike.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowering usually occurs from May to August.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: South Florida and The West Indies.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-05-18
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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