Epidendrum conopseum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Epidendrum conopseum |
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Epidendrum
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conopseum
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The Epidendrum conopseum is a special kind of orchid that grows in North America. It is also known as the green-fly orchid or Epidendrum magnoliae. This orchid is unique because it is the northernmost epiphytic orchid in North America. This means it grows on other plants, like trees, instead of in the soil.
You can find this orchid growing wild in the southeastern United States, from Louisiana all the way to North Carolina. It also lives in northeastern Mexico, in places like Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas.
About the Green-Fly Orchid
The green-fly orchid likes to grow on the branches of trees. It can be found on both evergreen trees (which keep their leaves all year) and deciduous trees (which lose their leaves in the fall). These orchids usually grow at low elevations, less than 100 meters (about 328 feet) above sea level.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of the Epidendrum conopseum are wide and shaped like an oval. They can grow up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long. The leaves are also quite thick and feel almost like leather.
When the plant blooms, it produces several flowers. One plant can have anywhere from 6 to 14 flowers! These flowers are usually a pale green color, but some might have a bronze tint.
Images for kids
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A close-up of the Epidendrum conopseum orchid flowers.
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