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Orchidaceae
Epidendrum

not marked as a favorite taxon Epidendrum floridense Hágsater. Common name: Umbrella Star Orchid. Phenology: (Jan-) Aug-Nov (-Dec). Habitat: Epiphytic on trees in swamps. Distribution: S. Florida (rarely c. peninsular Florida); West Indies (Cuba, Hispaniola). Perhaps now restricted to s. Florida, historically in c. Florida (K. DeLaney 105) and on Torry Island Hammocks of Lake Okeechobee (J.K. Small 4175)

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Formerly often included in the more widespread E. difforme.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA26, K4, NSProv, POWO, WH3, WI; < Amphiglottis difformis (Jacq.) Britton — S, misapplied (more broadly circumscribed); < Epidendrum difforme Jacquin — S13, Correll (1950), misapplied (more broadly circumscribed). Basionym: Epidendrum floridense Hágsater 1993

Links to other floras: = Epidendrum floridense - FNA26

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image #1 of Epidendrum floridense© Scott Ward | Original Image ⭷
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