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Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia)

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Vanilla Orchid is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Brazil, and one of the primary sources of vanilla flavoring because of its high vanillin content. It is also known as flat-leaved vanilla or West Indian vanilla, and it was first scientifically named in 1808.

Facts
Scientific Name
Vanilla planifolia 1
Conservation Status
Endangered 1
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Vanilla planifolia (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q7224923 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
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