Comparing
Common Rein Orchids
by Bruce
Homer-Smith
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Elegant Piperia (Piperia elegans) |
Long-Spurred Rein Orchid (Piperia elongata) |
Flat-Spurred Rein Orchid (Piperia transversa) |
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Plant Height |
To
24” |
To
20” |
To
40” |
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Spur Shape |
Arch
downward |
Curvy
downward |
Straight,
horizontal |
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Evening Smell |
Musk |
None |
Clove |
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Flower Color |
Mostly
white |
Green
and white |
Mostly
white |
Elegant Piperia (P. elegans) – White flowers. Heavy, cone-shaped inflorescence. Flower spurs arch downwards.
Photo by Doreen Smith
Long-Spurred Rein Orchid (P. elongata) – Curvy, downward, long
flower spur. Green and white
flower. Upper petals sickle shaped.
Photo by Keir Morse
Flat Spurred Rein Orchid (P. transversa) - White flowers. Horizontal, straight flower spurs. Over 3 feet tall.
Photo by Keir Morse.
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