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Ida lata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 1.2-3.2" (3 to 8 cm) long with a single green and white flower. Flower is 1.4" (3.5 cm) across and scentless.
Range:
S Ecuador to Peru
Topic:
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Common Name:
Wide Ida
Wide Sudamerlycaste
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Ida
Species:
lata
Accession Number:
2017-0004A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73df70903-c5c1-4c59-9f14-fd041e4deb50
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0004A
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Coelogyne Unchained Melody

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 8-9 white flowers per an inflorescence.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
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Common Name:
Coelogyne hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Coelogyne
Accession Number:
2017-0286B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax72b9f1d1d-f240-455e-8fa4-67d67b1a2792
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0286B
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Dendrobium spectabile

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 8-16" (20-40 cm) long with 5-20 twisted, cream colored flowers veined in purple. Flowers are 3" (7.5 cm) across and last for 6 weeks.
Fragrance:
Sweet (strong)
Range:
New Guinea to New Caledonia
Habitat:
Swampy lowland or lower mountain forests, or planted coconut trees; 985-6560ft (300-2000m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Grand Dendrobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Species:
spectabile
Accession Number:
2017-0549A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7b67303a9-593a-4e52-bfc9-402749e832b9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0549A
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× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2017-0593A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d14f64dc-ed0d-4d57-83c9-12c3326259f3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0593A
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Dendrobium Buttercup

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers have pink petals and light pink to white sepals.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Dendrobium hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2018-0301A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7f9053847-c081-4904-8d9c-d7c567c83302
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0301A
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× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2018-0803A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b87062a-1b0d-44f9-9739-ea481a66738b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0803A
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Coelogyne lawrenceana 'Devine'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Arching inflorescence is 10" long with 1-3 waxy, long-lasting flowers that open in succession. Flowers are 4" across.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
Himalayas to Vietnam
Habitat:
primary montane forests
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Lawrence's Coelogyne clone
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Coelogyne
Species:
lawrenceana
Accession Number:
2018-0822A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax72a3a45df-1318-4249-bada-b10f221c8de8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0822A

Cymbidium Dorothy Stockstil 'Forgotten Fruits'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 26 dark purple to red flowers per a pendulous inflorescence. Flowers are 1.5-2" across.
Fragrance:
Eucalyptus
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
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Common Name:
Cymbidium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Cymbidium
Accession Number:
2018-0827A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c69c23ea-070e-4397-890c-0a9facdd1849
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0827A
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Miltoniopsis roezlii

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect to arching inflorescence is up to 12" (30 cm) long with 2-7 white flowers with purple and yellow in the center. Flowers are 3-4" (7.6-10 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Rose
Plant Size:
12-20" x 8-10" (30-51 x 20-25 cm), excluding inflorescence
Range:
Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador
Habitat:
Wet tropical forests; 655-3300ft (200-1000m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Pansy Orchid
Roezl's Miltoniopsis
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Miltoniopsis
Species:
roezlii
Accession Number:
2018-0901A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74ad16d33-1ed0-4084-ae89-23d9563956af
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0901A
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Ludisia Lightning

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Has white flowers.
Foliage Characteristics:
Notable for its foliage, which is dark with red-lined veins.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Ludisia hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Accession Number:
2018-0924A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73f18342a-653a-4586-8d79-76b52e6c03b7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0924A
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Dendrobium gracilicaule

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 2-5" long with 5-40 yellow flowers. Flowers are .5-1" across.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
S Queensland to New South Wales and SW Pacific
Habitat:
Rainforests to coastal scrub; 0-600m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Delicate Stems Dendrobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Species:
gracilicaule
Accession Number:
2018-1076A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax708f1f2b8-3b0c-46f1-aa70-fdc3652e069e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-1076A
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Cymbidium Alex Muffet 'Orchid World'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is grey-pink with a white lip spotted in red.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Cymbidium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Cymbidium
Accession Number:
2018-1099A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7cf59ded4-6961-422d-b835-0dab4fb98d2b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-1099A
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Cymbidium Hold That Tiger

Life Form:
Lithophytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is yellow-green with a white lip.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Cymbidium hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Cymbidium
Accession Number:
2018-1118A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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On Display:
National Museum of Natural History
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax723dba8a5-69a0-4df3-94bd-7bf429a5aee5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-1118A
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Guarianthe aurantiaca 'Ruby Spangles'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is up to 4" (10 cm) long with 4-6 orange flowers spotted in red.
Range:
Mexico to C America
Habitat:
Montane rainforests; 985-5250ft (300-1600m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Orange Guarianthe selection
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Guarianthe
Species:
aurantiaca
Accession Number:
2018-1120A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7af965648-ccb8-4452-87f4-cd5a6cb30564
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-1120A
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Xylobium variegatum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4" (10.2 cm) long with many pale flowers with a red lip. Flowers are .5" (1.5 cm) across.
Range:
S Tropical America
Habitat:
Wet montane forests; 1970-7550ft (600-2300m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Irregularly Spotted Xylobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Xylobium
Species:
variegatum
Accession Number:
2018-1206A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7600259a7-60b5-4f9f-a4df-b304eeebc7ca
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-1206A
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Dendrobium atroviolaceum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 8" (20.3 cm) long with 10-20 long-lasting white flowers striped and spotted in purple. Flowers are 2.5" (6.4 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
E Papua New Guinea
Habitat:
Rainforest tree trunks; 650-2625ft (200-800m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Black Blood-Red Dendrobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Species:
atroviolaceum
Accession Number:
2019-0012A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax749244bcb-eb75-434b-939a-cf74523e15fb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0012A
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Dendrobium Golden Vista 'Big & Bold' × D. speciosum 'Windermere'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is yellow.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Dendrobium hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2019-0404A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7a3b8f5f3-0cac-4e26-a39a-6e8e912bb03e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0404A
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× Cattlianthe Naranja en Flor

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are orange.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Cattlianthe hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
× cattlianthe
Accession Number:
2019-0411A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73c209c43-1b79-41b4-9a81-01d3603f3864
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0411A
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Phalaenopsis stuartiana

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Arching inflorescence is up to 3' (90 cm) long with up to 100 white flowers that have small brown spots in their centers. Flowers are 2-3.5" (5-9 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Mottled
Fragrance:
Faint
Range:
Philippines
Habitat:
Warm humid forests; 0-985ft (0-300m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Stuart's Phalaenopsis
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Phalaenopsis
Subgenus:
subgen. Phalaenopsis sect. Phalaenopsis
Species:
stuartiana
Accession Number:
2020-0097A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7fbceb381-cace-41ba-a960-88bb83b92f8b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2020-0097A
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Phalaenopsis sumatrana

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is up to 12" (30 cm) long with 5 to many color variable flowers, although the base color is typically white. Flowers are up to 2-3" (6-7.6 cm) long.
Fragrance:
Mild
Range:
Indo-China to W Malesia and Philippines (Palawan)
Habitat:
Lowland to mixed montane forests; 1970-2300ft (600-700m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Sumatran Phalaenopsis
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Phalaenopsis
Species:
sumatrana
Accession Number:
2020-0262A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7cc7058b7-6782-4889-87e8-0f0677bd76ac
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2020-0262A
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