1,716 observationsVulnerable
Pine Pink
Bletia purpurea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Bletia
About
Bletia purpurea, common name pine-pink or sharp-petaled bletia, is a species of orchid widespread across much of Latin America and the West Indies, and also found in Florida. They are terrestrial in swamps or sometimes found growing on logs or stumps above the high tide mark.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pine Pink is Bletia purpurea.
- The Pine Pink has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Pine Pink belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Pine Pink belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Pine Pink belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Pine Pink belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Pine Pink belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
- Pine Pink belongs to the genus Bletia.