This is a widespread species, the distribution going from Mexico down to Brazil. The Brazilian ecotype is way shorter than the Mexican, which can easily reach 20-24" (50-60 cm) in height. The flowers are the same in both ecotypes, are fragrant in the dark and are as large as 4" (12cm) across.
Plant and flowers:
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Flower close-up:
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Flowers:
Epidendrum ciliare L. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!