Muscarella herpestes  (Luer) Luer

From the Greek herpestes, "a creeping animal or snake", in allusion to the character of the inflorescence.

Plant ID:  02025

Additional Information:  Known only from the mountainous forests of central Costa Rica at 3,940 feet (1,200 m) to 6,230 feet (1,900 m).  

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis herpestes  Luer

Specklinia herpestes  (Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

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