Biology:Piperia leptopetala
| Piperia leptopetala | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| (unranked): | Monocots
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| Species: | P. leptopetala
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| Piperia leptopetala Rydb.
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Piperia leptopetala is a species of orchid known by the common names narrow-petal rein orchid, and lacy rein orchid. It is native to the west coast of the United States from Washington to California , where it grows in scrub and woodland habitat in mountains and foothills. This orchid grows erect to about 70 centimeters in maximum height from a bulbous caudex. The basal leaves are up to 15 centimeters long by 3 wide. Leaves higher on the stem are much reduced. The upper part of the stem is a spikelike inflorescence of many delicate, translucent green flowers which are sometimes fragrant in the evenings. This rein orchid has narrower petals than those of other species, giving the inflorescence a lacy look, as the common names suggest.
References
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7197348 entry
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