Vanilla bahiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Vanilloideae |
Genus: | Vanilla |
Species: | V. bahiana
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Binomial name | |
Vanilla bahiana Hoehne
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Vanilla bahiana is an endangered species of vanilla orchid that is restricted to Brazil.[1] It is a natural source of vanillin and is closely related to Vanilla planifolia, a main producer of vanilla.[1]