Brassia gireoudiana, a striking member of the Brassia genus native to Central America, is prized for its large, spider-like flowers that display elongated, narrow petals and sepals in a yellow-green hue, patterned with bold dark spots concentrated near the throat. Commonly referred to as a spider orchid, this epiphytic species naturally inhabits warm, humid forests from Honduras to Panama, typically growing on tree trunks and branches where it benefits from filtered sunlight and ample air circulation. The flowers are arranged along arching inflorescences and emit a light fragrance. Known for its relatively large floral segments compared to other Brassia species, B. gireoudiana can produce blooms that last several weeks under favorable conditions. Photographed in Panama.