Mesadenus perezii
Ladies' Tresses
Also known as: Mesadenus portoricensis
- Mesadenus portoricensis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Mesadenus perezii (commonly known as Ladies'-Tresses) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest