Night Scented Orchid

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Epidendrum nocturnum

Night Scented Orchid, a reference photo
Photo: João Medeiros · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Epidendrum nocturnum (the "nocturnal epidendrum") is the type species of the genus Epidendrum of the Orchidaceae (Orchid family).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Night Scented 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

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Species
Epidendrum nocturnum

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