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Masdevallia demissa

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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Masdevallia

Genus description

Masdevallia are a genus of orchids known as kite orchids due to their triangular-shaped flowers with a tail. A compact orchid, flower stems may only grow to around 12 inches in height, producing just one flower which can range in colour and pattern from pale to neon, spotted to striped.

Name status

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