Latin name: Piperia elongata Rydb. Pronunciation: PI-purr-ee-a ee-long-GAY-ta Common name: Dense-flowered rein orchid Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid) Habitat: Generally dry shrublands, mixed evergreen or coniferous forests to about 6000', California Floristic Province Blooming period: May to September Name derivations: 1) Piperia 2) elongata |
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