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Epipogium aphyllum, the ghost orchid, is a hardy mycoheterotrophic orchid lacking chlorophyll. [2] In much of its range, it is a rare representative of family Orchidaceae. [3] It is famous for its unpredictable appearance; in many localities it has been seen just once. [4]
Dendrophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid (a common name also used for Epipogium aphyllum) is a rare perennial epiphyte from the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native to Florida, the Bahamas, and Cuba. [2] [4] Other common names include palm polly and white frog orchid.
The following is a list of species of epipogium recognised by the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families as at October 2018: [1] Epipogium aphyllum Sw. – widespread across much of Europe and northern Asia from Spain to Kamchatka and south to the Himalayas; Epipogium japonicum Makino – Japan , Taiwan (Hengchun Peninsula), China .
Epipogium aphyllum, the Eurasian ghost orchid Index of plants with the same common name This page is an index of articles on plant species (or higher taxonomic groups) with the same common name ( vernacular name).
Epipogium aphyllum exhibits a dual reproductive strategy, engaging in both sexual and asexual seed production. The likelihood of apomixis playing a substantial role in successful reproduction appears minimal. Within certain petite orchid species groups, there is a noteworthy preparation of female gametes for fertilization preceding the act of ...
Epipogium aphyllum, ghost orchid (England only, was extinct for several years, rediscovered, extinction very likely) [8] Euphorbia peplis, purple spurge (extinct in England since 1951) persists in Northern Ireland [2] Euphorbia villosa, hairy spurge (died out in England in 1924) one recent sighting in England [2]
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