Also known as: Brassavola nodosa
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| Lady of the Night Orchid Also known as: Brassavola nodosa |
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| This picture is of the orchid right before it suffered from bud blast. The bud shrivelled up and died before blooming, which can be caused by numerous factors, e.g., bad humidity, light, or air circulation. This orchid received its name, "Lady of the Night" because it only has a strong perfume at night. The scent is known to attract a night moth which pollinates the orchid. Brassavola nodosa has long green sepals as you can see in the picture, but when it matures it will unravel a white, heart-shaped lip. This species was one of the earliest New World orchids to be recorded, beginning in the 17th century. | ||||||||||
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