
Dendrobium anosmum, commonly known as the unscented dendrobium, is a species of epiphytic orchid with large purple flowers. It is widespread across Southeast Asia from Sri Lanka to New Guinea, including Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc. Despite its common name and scientific name, D. anosmum usually has a strong fragrance reminiscent of raspberries.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dendrobium anosmum 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
- Dendrobium nobile
- Laelia anceps
- Dendrobium aphyllum
- Laelia rubescens
- Cattleya intermedia
- Dendrobium bigibbum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Dendrobium
- Species
- Dendrobium anosmum
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