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Encyclia tampensis (Lindl.)Small
Florida Butterfly Orchid
Tampa Butterfly Orchid
Synonym(s): Epidendrum tampense Lindl.
Florida native
One of the few epiphytic orchids occurring outside of the southern tip of the state, the FLORIDA BUTTERFLY ORCHID is found growing on palms and other trees throughout much of the central and southern peninsula.
Encyclia tampensis is a member of the Orchidaceae - Orchid family.
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: Dec 01, 2024
