Bletia patula
Also known as: Bletia patula var. alba A.D.Hawkes
- Bletia patula var. alba A.D.Hawkes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Bletia patula is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.