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Malaxis
Also called Adder's Mouth, Addersmouth Orchid
Malaxis, commonly called adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions.
Species
Arizona Adder's Mouth Orchid · Bayard's adder's-mouth orchid · Madrean adder's mouth · Malaxis cogniauxiana · Malaxis densiflora · Malaxis discolor · Malaxis excavata · Malaxis histionantha · Chiricahua Adder's Mouth Orchid · White Adder's Mouth · Malaxis myurus · Malaxis novogaliciana
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