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Plants of Turks & Caicos Islands
Encyclia Altissima
One of our endemic orchids, Encyclia altissima is commonly found on open coastal areas in bright sunshine. It's flower stalk is often over 6 feet tall. "altissima" does mean tall, after all.

Photo by Brian Riggs

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