Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Brassia

Species:

Brassia glumaceoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of wet prairie sedges, resprouts vigorously after fire, which helps maintain open wetland habitats.