pigeon orchid

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Also known as: Dendrobium crumenatum

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The pigeon orchid, scientifically known as Dendrobium crumenatum, is a species of epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical Asia, many Pacific islands, and Australia. It is cultivated as an ornamental and is significant in the floral industry. This orchid is recognized for its white flowers. The genus Dendrobium includes a wide variety of species, with some having small, pale flowers and others possessing large, showy blooms. These flowers can appear singly, in groups, or on arching spikes. The plant's pseudobulbs, which are swollen stems, can range in height from 5 cm to about 4.5 meters.1

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Dendrobium
…of the genus include the pigeon orchid (Dendrobium crumenatum), a white-flowered species; the bull orchid (D. taurinum), a Philippine species with twisted, hornlike petals; and the cucumber orchid (D. cucumerinum), an Australian species with unusual, cucumber-like leaves.
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…of the genus include the pigeon orchid (Dendrobium crumenatum), a white-flowered species; the bull orchid (D. taurinum), a Philippine species with twisted, hornlike petals; and the cucumber orchid (D. cucumerinum), an Australian species with unusual, cucumber-like leaves.
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