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ORCHIDACE^E. 



[CLASS 



A large portion of tropical species are epiphytal. British 

 genera 16, species 37. 



Herbs. Perianth irregular. Stamen I (except Cypripedium], 

 anther gynandrous. Ovary inferior. 



FIG. 172. Flower of Spotted Orchis. 



Type Spotted Orchis (Orchis maculata). 



A succulent herb, with a lobed tuberous root, erect 

 leafy stem, and densely spicate pale pink or white 

 irregular flowers. 



