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Paphiopedilum argus (Argus Paphiopedilum)

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Wikipedia Abstract

Paphiopedilum argus is a species of orchid endemic to Luzon Island of the Philippines. The name is a reference to the Greek god Argus, who had one hundred eyes, like the spots on the petals. The flower size goes up to 4" (10 cm). It is commonly found on limestone in altitudes 600 to 2000 feet high.
View Wikipedia Record: Paphiopedilum argus

Infraspecies

Endangered Species

Status: Endangered
View IUCN Record: Paphiopedilum argus

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0