Vanilla bar be llata. a. a. Upper part of plant, b. Flower, front view

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In both Cuba and Hispaniola, these and other species of Vanilla are used in remedies against worms (Liogier 1974). Pods of V. phaeantha are sold as a substitute for cultivated vanilla (V. planifolia) (Hocking 1997).

Vanilla bar be llata. a. a. Upper part of plant, b. Flower, front view, lip in natural position, sepals and petals spread open. c. Lip, attached to column, in natural position, side view. d. Lip detached from column, spread open. Drawn by Gordon W.Dillon. From Correll and Correll 1982.

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