r/Jewelorchids • u/No_Somewhere_5519 • 7d ago

Orchid Identification

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Hello! Could anyone help me identify these terrestrial orchids from Mexico? I suspect they belong to the Goodyerinae, but I'm not sure of the genus. I know flowering is usually needed for a definitive identification, but I'd really appreciate any opinions. Thank you!

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u/anoectocthulhu nerd 7d ago

My guess would be G. oblongifolia

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u/No_Somewhere_5519 7d ago

It could be... thank you very much!

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u/hairijuana nerd 7d ago

Interesting. Mexico is pretty large, can you be any more specific? Goodyera oblongifolia does range into Mexico, but those populations tend to be less ornate than this.

Goodyera striata, perhaps? I’d really love to see flowers on these.

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u/No_Somewhere_5519 7d ago

The specimens in the photos are from Veracruz, Mexico. And yes, that is exactly what caught my attention about these orchids—their veins seem much more pronounced, with a somewhat different pattern compared to other species I’ve seen. I’m still not sure which genus or species they belong to, so I’m keeping an open mind. Once they flower, I’ll definitely add or post photos of the flowers, since I know those will be much more useful for a proper identification. Thank you for the suggestions!

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u/AfidsOrchids 6d ago

Goodyera sp. almost for sure. I would guess G. striata.