Common name: Monkey Orchid, Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Botanical name: Calanthe tricarinata Family: Orchidaceae (orchid family)
It is called Monkey Orchid because its flower looks like the face of a
monkey. Its flowers have greenish yellow petals and one big brown
petal with various markings Monkey orchid is hard to find. It prefers woodland
conditions - moist but well-drained
soils. The foliage is evergreen in mild winters but may become deciduous when
temperatures approach 10 degrees F.
Identification credit: Navendu Pagé
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