Orchidaceae — Orchid Family
Epidendrum radicans Pav. ex Lindl.
Epidendrum radicans Pav. ex Lindl.
Epidendrum radicans is a variable terrestrial reed-like orchid native to Central and northern South America, widely cultivated for its adaptability.
Epidendrum rigidum Jacq.
Epidendrum rigidum Jacq.
Epidendrum rigidum Jacq. is an orchid species placed in Epidendrum subg. Epidendrum, with distinct morphology and 2n = 40 chromosomes.
Epipactis atrorubens (Hoffm.) Besser
Epipactis atrorubens (Hoffm.) Besser
Epipactis atrorubens (dark-red helleborine) is a widespread Eurasian hardy orchid that depends on Pezizales fungal associations.
Epipactis gigantea Douglas
Epipactis gigantea Douglas
Epipactis gigantea is an erect autotrophic perennial orchid that grows in wet habitats and is cultivated as an ornamental.
Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz
Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz
Epipactis helleborine is a widespread orchid that often colonizes anthropogenic habitats and associates with mycorrhizal fungi.
Epipactis microphylla (Ehrh.) Sw.
Epipactis microphylla (Ehrh.) Sw.
Epipactis microphylla, the small-leaved helleborine, is an orchid native to Europe, Southwest Asia, and also found in Algerian North Africa.
Epipactis palustris (L.) Crantz
Epipactis palustris (L.) Crantz
Epipactis palustris is a perennial herbaceous orchid native to Eurasia, growing in wet, low-nutrient calcareous habitats.
Epipactis purpurata Sm.
Epipactis purpurata Sm.
Epipactis purpurata, the violet helleborine, is a widely distributed European orchid species.
Epipogium aphyllum Sw.
Epipogium aphyllum Sw.
Epipogium aphyllum, the ghost orchid, is a rare chlorophyll-lacking mycoheterotrophic orchid distributed across Eurasian temperate forests.
Epipogium roseum (D.Don) Lindl.
Epipogium roseum (D.Don) Lindl.
Epipogium roseum is a leafless mycotrophic orchid that grows on decaying wood in high rainfall areas across Asia, Africa, Australia and Pacific islands.
Eriochilus cucullatus (Labill.) Rchb.f.
Eriochilus cucullatus (Labill.) Rchb.f.
Eriochilus cucullatus is a terrestrial orchid native to southeastern Australia, sometimes grown by specialist orchid enthusiasts.
Eriochilus dilatatus Lindl.
Eriochilus dilatatus Lindl.
Eriochilus dilatatus is a tuberous terrestrial bunny orchid from south-western Australia with six described subspecies.
Erythrorchis cassythoides (A.Cunn. ex Lindl.) Garay
Erythrorchis cassythoides (A.Cunn. ex Lindl.) Garay
Erythrorchis cassythoides is a leafless climbing myco-heterotrophic orchid found in eastern Australian forests between Queensland and New South Wales.
Eulophia alta (L.) Fawc. & Rendle
Eulophia alta (L.) Fawc. & Rendle
Eulophia alta, commonly called wild coco, is a widespread orchid species found across the Americas, Africa, and the West Indies.
Eulophia ecristata (Fernald) Ames
Eulophia ecristata (Fernald) Ames
Eulophia ecristata is a terrestrial giant orchid native to Cuba and the southeastern US, with a disputed genus placement.
Eulophia graminea Lindl.
Eulophia graminea Lindl.
Eulophia graminea, the Chinese crown orchid, is an Asian orchid species that is invasive in Florida.
Eulophia speciosa (R.Br.) Bolus
Eulophia speciosa (R.Br.) Bolus
Eulophia speciosa is a southern African orchid grown ornamentally and used in traditional African medicine and rituals.
Eulophia streptopetala Lindl.
Eulophia streptopetala Lindl.
Eulophia streptopetala Lindl. is a widespread African and Yemeni orchid species that blooms over several months.
Galearis rotundifolia (Banks ex Pursh) R.M.Bateman
Galearis rotundifolia (Banks ex Pursh) R.M.Bateman
Galearis rotundifolia is a succulent perennial orchid native to northern North America that grows in cold, usually calcareous wetland habitats.
Galearis spectabilis (L.) Raf.
Galearis spectabilis (L.) Raf.
Galearis spectabilis is a showy spring-blooming orchid native to eastern U.S. mesic deciduous woodlands.
Gastrodia cunninghamii Hook.f.
Gastrodia cunninghamii Hook.f.
Gastrodia cunninghamii is a leafless, non-photosynthetic parasitic orchid endemic to New Zealand.
Gastrodia sesamoides R.Br.
Gastrodia sesamoides R.Br.
Gastrodia sesamoides is a leafless saprophytic orchid native to Australia and New Zealand, with edible roasted tubers.
Gennaria diphylla (Link) Parl.
Gennaria diphylla (Link) Parl.
Gennaria diphylla (Link) Parl. is an orchid with a 15–30 cm stem, two leaves, and yellowish-green bell-shaped flowers in a 10 cm spike.
Genoplesium rufum (R.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
Genoplesium rufum (R.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
Genoplesium rufum, the rufous midge-orchid, is a terrestrial orchid currently recognized only in New South Wales forest.
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