Laelia speciosa

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Laelia speciosa

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Alliance: Cattleya
Genus: Laelia
Species: L. speciosa
Binomial name
Laelia speciosa
(Kunth) Schltr., 1914

Laelia speciosa, commonly known as the Mayflower orchid, is an orchid found in area of Mexico with high elevation of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) to 2,400 m (7,874 ft). The plant is very drought resistant and can tolerate cool to warm conditions. It blooms from summer to fall, producing fragrant flowers. There are usually three to four flowers on an inflorence.

[edit] Varieties

  • Alba: a Laelia speciosa with fully white flowers
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