Crowded Tiger Orchid (Maxillaria densa)

Crowded Tiger Orchid, a reference photo — Photo: Miss Drake (1803-1857) del., J. Watts sc. · Public domain

Maxillaria densa, the crowded maxillaria, is a species of orchid ranging from Mexico south to Nicaragua.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Crowded Tiger 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

Pinalia amica
Prosthechea aemula

Classification

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

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