''Angraecum eburneum'' is a species of

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. Their common name the "comet orchid". They generally grow up to in height and grows 10 to 15 flowers per plant. They are native to

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Description

The white and green flower is in size and is said to give off a pleasant smell. Flowering begins in early winter and takes several months.

Symbolism

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included the plant to represent Seychelles in Meghan Markle's

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veil, which included the distinctive flora of each

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country.

Gallery

Angraecum eburneum BotGardBln271207A.jpg, This plant in a shop. Angraecum eburneum in situ.jpg, A close-up of a flower. Angraecum eburneum Orchi 131.jpg, An image of the superbum subspecies. Angraecum eburneum Seychelles.jpg, A close-up of a flower.

References

eburneum Flora of the Zanzibar Archipelago Orchids of Mauritius {{Vandeae-stub