Hidden Orchid (Maxillaria crassifolia)

Hidden Orchid, a reference photo — Photo: Designer: M. Hart - Engraver: J. Watts · Public domain

Maxillaria crassifolia, synonyms including Heterotaxis sessilis, is an epiphytic orchid widespread across the West Indies (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Trinidad), Central America (all 7 countries), southern Mexico (Chiapas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo), Florida and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, northern Brazil, Venezuela, the Guianas). Hidden orchid is a common name.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hidden 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

Oncidium altissimum
Maxillaria coccinea
Cymbidium floribundum

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Maxillaria
Species: Maxillaria crassifolia

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