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Genus Sobralia

Found in much of South America but most notably Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. Sobralia is a genus of terrestrial orchids. The majestic flowers appear at the ends of tall bamboo-like leafy stalks. Although breathtaking, their beauty is ephemeral; The blooms can live as long as 3 days or as short as 8 hours, depending on the species. Sobralia flowers contain digestive enzymes that cause the flowers to be extremely short-lived.

Sobralia contains a great range of size. S. altissima (The Very Tall Sobralia) is the world's tallest orchid, having been recorded a dizzying 13.2 m tall. In contrast, S. callosa (The Callous Sobralia) reaches a humble 35 cm.

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