Malaxis macrostachya (Lex.) Kuntze is a plant in the Orchidaceae family, order Asparagales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Malaxis macrostachya (Lex.) Kuntze

Malaxis macrostachya (Lex.) Kuntze

Malaxis macrostachya is a widespread orchid species that bears one leaf and up to 160 tiny green flowers.

Family
Genus
Malaxis
Order
Asparagales
Class
Liliopsida

About Malaxis macrostachya (Lex.) Kuntze

Malaxis macrostachya (Lex.) Kuntze is an orchid species that is widespread across most of Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas. Each individual plant produces only one leaf, and grows a tall flower stalk that can bear up to 160 tiny green flowers.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Asparagales Orchidaceae Malaxis

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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