Teuscheria
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Teuscheria is a genus of orchids comprising eight species native to Central America
and South America
. The genus is named for Henry Teuscher
, an award-winning landscape artist and horticulturalist.
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. The genus is named for Henry Teuscher
Henry Teuscher
Heinrich Teuscher was an award-winning landscape architect, horticulturalist and botanist best known for having designed the Jardin Botanique de Montreal...
, an award-winning landscape artist and horticulturalist.