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Brassia
Brassia is a genus of epiphytic orchids, mostly from wet forests in Central and South America, grown for their long, spidery flowers. Popular hybrids and species such as Brassia caudata are common in cultivation, and the key to growing them is bright light, buoyant mounting or airy pots, and steady moisture without waterlogging.
Brassia is a genus of orchids classified in the subtribe Oncidiinae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America, with one species (B. caudata) extending into Florida.
The genus was named after William Brass, a British botanist and illustrator, who collected plants in Africa under the supervision of Sir Joseph Banks. Its abbreviation in the horticultural trade is Brs.
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