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Orchidaceae

 9-Bletilla flower

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The structure of this flower of Bletilla striata is essentially the same as that of Cattleya. Note the position of the sepals, petals, lip, and column.
Photo taken by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent from plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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