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Paper Flower

Bougainvillea sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

A purple flower with leaf-like blooms.

Habitat:

Flowers near the entrance to Mixco Viejo, a small Mayan Ruin high in the mountains. The area was very hot, with lots of vegetation.

Reference Links:

Bougainvillea

Species ID Suggestions

Paper Flower

Bougainvillea sp.

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (2)
Curator of Good
Seems out of it's natural range, but that has to be it. Thanks for the help!

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PublishedNovember 18, 2011

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