''Eulophia euglossa'' is a species of

orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found in almost every habitat on Eart ...

native to the western coast of Africa, as well as the nations of Central African Republic and Ethiopia. It is a large sized, cool growing terrestrial found near rivers and has narrow, conical pseudobulbs. Its flowers average a size of 2.5 inches, and its common name, the Euglossa Eulophia, refers to its resemblance to a human tongue.

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euglossa ''Euglossa'' is a genus of orchid bees (Euglossini). Like all their close relatives, they are native to the Neotropics; an introduced population exists in Florida. They are typically bright metallic blue, green, coppery, or golden. ''Euglossa in ...

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