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Vanilla orchid

Vanilla planifolia

Range: Mexico & Belize

This is one of the Vanilla species that is grown and harvested commercially to produce vanilla extract. It is cultivated in tropical regions throughout the world, with the greatest commercial production in Madagascar. Here in South Florida, it is a fantastic ornamental orchid that climbs the trunks of trees and palms. It blooms occasionally with yellow-green flowers. It has escaped from cultivation and can be found in some local natural areas.
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Vanilla orchid

Vanilla planifolia

Distribución: México y Belice

Esta es una de las especies de vainilla que se cultiva y cosecha comercialmente para producir extractos de vainilla. Se cultiva en regiones tropicales de todo el mundo, con la mayor producción comercial en Madagascar. Aquí en el sur de Florida, es una fantástica orquídea ornamental que sube los troncos de árboles y palmeras. Florece ocasionalmente con flores amarillo-verdes. Se ha escapado del cultivo y se puede encontrar en algunas áreas naturales locales.

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