Acronia nossax  (Luer & Escobar) Luer

From the Greek nossax, "a chick, a young bird", in allusion to the appearance of the gaping flower with a visible tongue.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  00868/02970

Additional Information:  From the Western Cordillera of Colombia at altitudes between 6,720 feet (2,050 m) to 7,540 feet (2,300 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis nossax  Luer & Escobar

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