Stanhopea panamensis

This just opened today.  It was labled as Stanhopea panamensis.  This species is native to Panama where it frequents hot, wet, lowland forests.

Smells Like Root Beer

Stanhopea panamensis. This plant came to me as Stanhopea costaricensis which it appears to not be. It has a very strong and distinct smell of root beer and has 6 huge, gorgeous flowers. They are from panama at around 3,000 ft.