Phaius Tankervilleae (Swamp Orchid)

On offer the orchid is healthy and flowering size. Phaius tankervilleae, commonly known as the greater swamp-orchid, swamp lily, swamp orchid, nun's-hood orchid, nun's orchid, veiled orchid, Lady Tankervilleae's swamp orchid. This is a species of orchid native to areas from Asia to islands in the Pacific Ocean. It has large, pleated leaves and tall flowering stems bearing up to twenty five white, brown, mauve and yellow flowers. It was named for Lady Tankervilleae who owned the greenhouse where the first orchid flowered. It was the first tropical orchid to flower in England.