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Zygopetalum

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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Zygopetalum

Genus description

Zygopetalum consists of around 14 species of orchid, native to the humid forests of South America and Brazil. They are known for their scented, waxy flowers. These long-lived blooms can be patterned in hues of green, purple, burgundy and raspberry.

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