Bletia mexicana
Also known as: Corallorhiza grandiflora A.Rich. & Galeotti +3 more
- Corallorhiza grandiflora A.Rich. & Galeotti
- Hexalectris grandiflora (A.Rich. & Galeotti) L.O.Williams
- Hexalectris grandiflora f. luteoalba P.M.Br.
- Hexalectris mexicana Greenm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Bletia mexicana is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Texas