Epidendrum radicans Pav. ex Lindl.
Epidendrum
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Liliopsida Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass Liliidae Includes lilies, orchids, and many others
Order Asparagales A diverse group that includes asparagus
Family Orchidaceae Orchid family
Genus Epidendrum A large (>1500 species) neotropical genus of the orchid family. The genus name, Greek ɛpɨ, epi and δένδρον, dendron, “upon trees,” refers to its epiphytic growth habit
Species radicans With rooting stems
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Epidendrum radicans description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/10/2015 · Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, Florida
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