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Mangrove Orchid

This orchid grows in the mangroves of Belize, providing beauty amidst the mud.
(D. Scott Taylor, Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, Melbourne, FL,)

This orchid (Brassavola sp.) grows in the mangroves of Belize—providing a spot of grace and beauty amidst the mud. More about the plants and animals found in mangrove forests can be found in the Mangroves section.