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Malaxis spicata Sw.
Florida Addersmouth Orchid
Florida native
Terrestrial or semi-epiphytic on floating logs, tree bases or stumps in swamps and hammocks thoughout much of the Florida peninsula and west into the central panhandle. The range also includes the eastern coastal states north into Virginia, the Bahamas and West Indies.
Malaxis spicata is a member of the Orchidaceae - Orchid family.
Other species of the Malaxis genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:
Malaxis unifolia - GREEN ADDERSMOUTH ORCHID
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Jul 07, 2024
