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Lycaste is a genus of about 30 orchid species with egg-shaped pseudobulbs and pleated leaves, valued for its showy, often fragrant flowers. Grow the commonly cultivated species in bright, humid conditions with a cool winter rest and careful watering.
Lycaste, abbreviated as Lyc. in horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids that contains about 30 species with egg-shaped pseudobulbs and thin, plicate (pleated) leaves. According to the American Orchid Society, it was named after a Trojan princess and daughter of Priam from Greek mythology.
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