Catasetum macrocarpum

Catasetum macrocarpum, the large-fruited catasetum, is a species of orchid. It is also known as the monkey goblet and monk's head orchid. It is native to the Caribbean and South America, where its distribution extends from Trinidad and Tobago to Argentina.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Catasetum macrocarpum 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

• Catasetum integerrimum
• Catasetum fimbriatum
• Catasetum maculatum
• Catasetum viridiflavum
• Catasetum tabulare
• Catasetum cernuum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Catasetum

Species

Catasetum macrocarpum

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