Large-Lipped Encyclia (Encyclia cordigera)

Large-Lipped Encyclia, a reference photo — Photo: Augusta Innes Withers (del.) - M. Gauci (lith.) · Public domain

Encyclia cordigera is a species of orchid.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Large-Lipped 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

Myrmecophila grandiflora
Vanda tricolor
Vanda perplexa
Myrmecophila tibicinis
Vanda suavis
Oncidium leucochilum

Classification

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

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