Eduard's Porroglossum

Porroglossum eduardii

Found in Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1900 to 2900 meters as a mini-miniature sized, cool to cold growing terrestrial or epiphyte orchid. Orchids in the Porroglossum genus are characterized by their hinged lip, which when triggered temporarily traps pollinators, forcing them against the pollen of the flower.
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusPorroglossum
SpeciesPorroglossum eduardii
Photographed in
Colombia