Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia, Description of Masdevallia simia on pages 229-230 but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange. The monkey orchid is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador. Currently, this orchid is in danger of extinction due to habitat destruction and over-collection.https://www.botanicohub.com/plant-species/dracula-simiahttps://hydroponicorchids.com/how-to-grow-monkey-face-orchid/https://www.gluwee.com/dracula-simia-the-rare-monkey-face-orchid/

See also Monkey orchid (disambiguation)

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