Dendrophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid, is a rare perennial epiphyte of the orchid family, native to Florida and Cuba; the common name ghost orchid is also used for the unrelated Eurasian species Epipogium aphyllum. Its other common names include palm polly and white frog orchid.
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Distinguishing AppearanceLeafless epiphyte; the flat, cord-like green roots make up most of the mature plant 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Dendrophylax lindenii - Wikipedia
Biology, first sentence
Dendrophylax lindenii is a leafless epiphyte in the tribe Vandeae, in the subfamily Epidendroideae.
Biology, second paragraph
The flat, cord-like green roots constitute the bulk of the mature plant.
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