Habenaria medusa

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This very intriguing flower makes almost anyone into a decent photographer. Flowers appear so dainty & delicate, but they are quite durable. The sequentlal blooming habit can keep a plant in bloom for one or two months.

I have seen sources that have grouped this species with bulbophyllums. I believe this is a mistake based on the species named Bulbophyllum medusae, which has a flower resembling the mythological Medusa. However, it is highly unlikely that there would two closely related species with the almost identical names "medusa" & "medusae".