Orchidaceae FAMILY
Selenipedium chica
Selenipedium chica
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Selenipedium chica is a large, terrestrial orchid growing up to 4.5 metres tall. This is the largest orchid plant in the Americas. The pods are gathered from the wild for use as a vanilla-like flavouring.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - northern Peru, Ecuador to Panama in Central America.
HabitatNot known