the flower of masdevallia (masd.)

inflorescence masdevallia terrestrial cylindrical protrusion originates triangular wildflower evergreen clustered epiphytic peduncles cupshaped extending including flowering enclosed leathery multiple arranged diameter contract drooping species obvious sheaths growing upright surface narrows grooved flowers slender corolla tubular outward blossom produce flower orchid leaves fleshy dorsal single raceme 2530cm sepals petals colors yellow orange purple winter spring period nature meadow small rocky short stems false bulbs