Orchidaceae (orchid family)

Orchidaceae (orchid family)

The Orchidaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants, with about 850 genera and 17,000 species. Most are epiphytic herbs, but some are terrestrial, lithophytic or saprophytic. Mostly found in tropical forests, but occur on every continent except Antarctica. Vanilla is a well known edible orchid used as an aromatic flavoring.

Vanilla planifolia (F.E. Köhler, 1883-1914)
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The following members of the Orchidaceae family are growing at Montoso Gardens:

Scientific Name	Common Name	Plant Family
Vanilla claviculata	leafless vanilla	Orchidaceae
Vanilla planifolia	vanilla	Orchidaceae
Vanilla planifolia variegata	variegated vanilla	Orchidaceae
Vanilla planifolia variegata alba	white variegated vanilla	Orchidaceae
Vanilla pompona	West Indian vanilla	Orchidaceae

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