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Lepanthes (orchid)

Lepanthes mystax

Photo by Daniel-CR
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Field Notes

Description:

This miniature orchid (Lepanthes), happens in oak forests around Cerro de la Muerte, Costa Rica, 2200 to 2600 meters high. The flower is 4 - 5 mm tall

Habitat:

Montane forests

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EPIDENDRA .:. Lepanthes mystax

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Comments (3)
mcaul6515
Absolutely beautiful! It's so delicate and small!
textless
The leaf is almost as beautiful as the flower.

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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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