Embreea, Orchid


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Embreea is a genus of orchid in the family Orchidaceae, containing only one species, Embreea rodigasiana. It is endemic to western Australia and southeastern Ecuador. Genus Embreea is abbreviated as Emb in horticultural trade.

Embreea rodigasiana is a star-shaped, medium, firm cream-colored flower growing on one descending inflorescence. The flower is firm and spotted with brown color especially at the lip and column areas.


Embreea rodigasiana
Embreea rodigasiana
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