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Sobralia Orchid
Stanley Jones

Sobralia Orchid (Sobralia rosea)

Sobralia Orchid. Sobralia rosea: Orchidaceae The canes of this terrestrial orchid can grow to 3 m tall (9.8 ft) tall. The flowers are fragrant and ca. 12.7 cm (5 in) across. It was very common along mountain slopes along Loreto Road east of Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador. Disturbed semi-deciduous foothill forest between 914-1,219 m (3,000 and 4,000 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Disturbed semi-deciduous foothill forest between 914-1,219 m (3,000 and 4,000 ft) elevation
Location
Loreto Road east of Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
January 2016
Scientific name
Sobralia rosea
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A beautiful Orchid and beautifully photographed Stanley.
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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