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Paper Flower

Bougainvillea sp.

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14.8542, -90.7554

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Paper Flower

Bougainvillea sp.

Comments (2)

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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