Reed Orchid

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Reed Orchids (Epidendrum) are a large genus of new world orchids, native to the Southeast United States, south to South America.

Over eight hundred species are documented, many epiphytic. Eight species are native to the Southeast, mostly Florida, with the Green Fly Orchid (Epidendrum magnoliae) the most wide ranging.

The small flowers grow in clusters at the end of the stem. Because of their ease of growth, many species are popular house plants.

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