Buccella ophioglossa  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Greek ophis, "a snake", and glossa, "a tongue", for the illusion of the slender snakelike lip.

Plant ID:  01020

Additional Information:  Frequent in the wet cloud forest of western central Ecuador at altitudes of 5,570 feet (1,700 m) to 7,870 feet (2,400 m).

Synonyms:

Masdevallia ophioglossa  Rchb.f.

Masdevallia grossa  Luer

Masdevallia ophioglossa ssp. grossa  (Luer) Luer

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