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    That should be Phreatia plantaginifolia, which was formerly known as P. secunda. See how the flowers try to face in one direction? That's what we call a 'secund' behavior, and is the source of the species name in P. secunda.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr. suarez View Post
    That should be Phreatia plantaginifolia, which was formerly known as P. secunda. See how the flowers try to face in one direction? That's what we call a 'secund' behavior, and is the source of the species name in P. secunda.
    Thanks Wally for the orchid identification! I appreciate you sharing your expertise in so many of the posts here in this community.

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