Vanilla planifolia dermatitis in vanilla plantation workers. Vanilla planifolia Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavouring, due to its high vanillin content. Common names are flat-leaved vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, and West Indian vanilla (also used for the Pompona vanilla, "V. pompona"). Often, it is simply referred to as "the vanilla". It was first scientifically named in 1808. "Vanilla planifolia" is found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northeastern South America. It prefers hot, wet, tropical climates. It is cultivated and harvested primarily
Orchid Island (Florida) Orchid Island (Florida) Orchid Island aka "North Hutchinson Island" is the northern portion of North Hutchinson Island, an Atlantic coastal barrier island in Indian River County, Florida, United States. North Hutchinson island is separated from the mainland on the west by the Indian River Lagoon. North Hutchinson Island is known for beautiful beaches, restaurants, shops, wildlife preserves and parks. See the North Hutchinson Island wiki for additional information. The principal north-south road on the island is State Road A1A which runs the entire length of North Hutchinson Island. It is called South A-1-A from Beachland Boulevard south and North A-1-A