The orchid Encyclia Zest is a hybrid in the
Encyclia genus.
registered with the Royal Horticultural Society
by Rod McLellan Co. in 1966.
Registered parents are
Encyclia howardii
×
Encyclia Gail Nakagaki.
The key influencing species of this hybrid are
Encyclia howardii (50.00%
)
Encyclia cordigera (25.00%
)
Encyclia alata (25.00%
)
listed in order of their genetic contribution.