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Basiphyllaea (Basiphyllaea)

Description

Basiphyllaea is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae), known as Carter's orchid or crab orchids.They are native to Florida and the West Indies. At the present time (May 2014), 7 species are recognized.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Orchidales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Basiphyllaea