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Masdevallia orchid

Masdevallia sp

Photo by Dan Doucette
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2.70163, -77.1198

Field Notes

Description:

epiphytic, triangular blooms, need help to identify the species

Habitat:

cloudforest, 3300m

Notes:

I'm a huge lover of orchids and spotting any in the wild is always a thrill. I'm always on the lookout for orchids. Colombia did not disappoint. I was able to spot 60 species! I spotted this at Volcan Purace National Park.

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Masdevallia

Species ID Suggestions

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rutasandinas
Bellas capturas considerarlo agregar ala mission orquídeas de Colombia http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9525140

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Wild Orchids
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Colombia Wildlife
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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Mission WILD

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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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