Fox brush orchid (Aerides maculosa)

Fox brush orchid, a reference photo — Photo: Miss Drake (1803-1857) del. , G. Barclay sc. · Public domain

Aerides maculosa is a species of orchid endemic to India. The epithet "maculosa" means "spotted", in reference to the colored spots on the tepals.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Fox brush orchid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Aerides crispa
Aerides odorata
Rhynchostylis retusa

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Aerides
Species: Aerides maculosa

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