Winged Encyclia (Encyclia alata)

Winged Encyclia, a reference photo — Photo: Samuel Holden (del.) - M. Gauci (lith.) · Public domain

Encyclia alata is a species of orchid native from south Mexico through Central America to Panama.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Winged Encyclia 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

Encyclia parviflora
Encyclia patens
Encyclia altissima
Epidendrum cristatum
Encyclia granitica

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Encyclia
Species: Encyclia alata

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