Species Orchid, Wild Coco Orchid, Erect Eulophia

This stunning terrestrial orchid is an herbaceous perennial with long palmlike leaves that can reach up to 3 feet long and 4 inches wide....Read More

It is found in roadside ditches, swamps and marshes from central Florida south through tropical America. It is also native to Africa

Eulophia alta was first discovered in Florida in 1875

Flowering autumn to early winter, this terrestrial orchid will grow from fresh seed scattered onto moist wood mulch. It becomes dorman...Read Moret in the spring. The new foliage emerges with summer rains. Growing to 3 ft, the leaves are followed by a flower stalk that can grow to 6 ft. tall. This orchid doesn't like to be disturbed, so leave it where you find it and watch for those seeds.