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Mucronate Sobralia

Sobralia mucronata

Photo by SG in CR
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Description:

A epiphyte orchid that grows somewhat pendulous, blooming in synchronized blooming events that happen towards the end of the rainy season in intervals of several weeks. The blooms open at night and close the following day.

Habitat:

Lowland forest in an area with a moderate dry season.

Reference Links:

http://www.orchidspecies.com/sobmucronata.htm

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