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Orchidaceae
Tetramicra

not marked as a favorite taxon Tetramicra elegans (W. Hamilton) Cogniaux. Common name: Serpentine Wallflower Orchid. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: On Ceratiola ericoides in Florida scrub. Distribution: S. Florida (Martin County), Bahamas, West Indies (Greater and Lesser Antilles). There is controversy over whether this species is or was in Florida, and if so whether it is native or not; Luer reported it from Martin County, Florida.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = NS, WI, McCartney (1997); = n/a — FNA26; < Tetramicra canaliculata (Aubl.) Urb. — K4, POWO, Luer (1975). Basionym: Cyrtopodium elegans Ham. 1825

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Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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image #1 of Tetramicra elegans© Roger L. Hammer | Original Image ⭷

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