Disa atricapilla (Harv. ex Lindl.) Bolus is a plant in the Orchidaceae family, order Asparagales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Disa atricapilla (Harv. ex Lindl.) Bolus
Disa atricapilla, the black-haired orchid, is a small perennial orchid endemic to southwestern Western Cape fynbos.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Disa atricapilla, commonly known as the black-haired orchid, is a perennial geophyte. It belongs to the genus Disa and is a component of fynbos vegetation. This species grows to a maximum height of 30 cm. It is endemic to the Western Cape, where it occurs in the southwestern part of the region. Disa atricapilla produces flowers in November and December, typically following wildfires. Its flowers are bicoloured.
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Platanthera lacera (Michx.) G.Don
Herminium monorchis (L.) R.Br.
Epidendrum excisum Lindl.
Brassavola appendiculata A.Rich. & Galeotti
Orchis galilaea (Bornm. & M.Schulze) Schltr.
Epidendrum fulgens Brongn.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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