Ghost Orchid

Dendrophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid (a common name also used for Epipogium aphyllum), is a rare perennial epiphyte from the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native to Florida and Cuba. Other common names include palm polly and white frog orchid.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ghost 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

• Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
• Mystacidium venosum
• Mystacidium capense
• Dendrobium teretifolium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Dendrophylax

Species

Dendrophylax lindenii

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