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Field Notes

Description:

Orchid?

Species ID Suggestions

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea sp
C.Sydes
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Comments (1)
C.Sydes
not an orchid - its a bit too woody for that and if you look really closely you will see that the red part is leaf like - its actually the bracts below the flowers which are showy. The true flower is the little white trumpet in the centre. It is called Bougainvillea

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nature of new york
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PublishedMay 2, 2012

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