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Aa erosa

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Aa erosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Cranichideae
Genus: Aa
Species:
A. erosa
Binomial name
Aa erosa
Schltr., 1912

About The Plant

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Aa erosa is a species of orchid in the genus Aa.[1] It is endemic to Peru and blooms in late winter and early spring.

Geographical Range & Location

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The native range of this species is Peru. It is a tuberous geophyte and grows primarily in the subalpine or subarctic biome.[2]

Plant Classification

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References

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  1. ^ Grobler, Lourens (2005). "The Colombian Aa". Orchid Species. IOSPE. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  2. ^ Kew (Powo Science) Aa erosa's geographical location & plant classification