Porroglossum

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title: Porroglossum
text: Porroglossum is a genus of orchids native to the Andes of South America. The center of diversity lies in Ecuador, with many of the species endemic to that country, though others are found in Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia. This genus is abbreviated Prgm in horticultural trade. The lip in this genus is unique in the family. It is hinged and has a mechanism that snaps shut when stimulated by a pollinator, thus trapping the insect to ensure that the pollinia will be removed and later transf
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description: Genus of orchids
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porroglossum
date created:
date modified: 2023-10-14T20:04:56Z
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