Bletia reflexa

Bletia reflexa Bletia reflexa By Biól. Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez January 10, 2024 Today we present to you a Mexican orchid called Bletia reflexa. This species lives in the mountains, among hillside rocks and meadows of oak and pine forests. It has thickened underground stems that serve as a reserve in difficult times and has long, narrow leaves that hide […]

Vanilla pompona

Vanilla pompona Vanilla pompona   By Biól. Nat. Eduardo Villegas February 10, 2022 We want to share the Vanilla pompona with you. Hands down, it is one of Mexico´s most emblematic orchids, due to its exploitation. This orchid belongs to the “climbing orchids group” as a “vaine.” It can grow up to 20 feet, climbing different species of trees in […]