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1885 - Bromeliads (Wild) - 2008-01-21
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Pitcairnia sp

Photographer: Doug Binns
Note: Ecuador, Imbabura Province, 1400 m altitude, in primary rainforest; very large plant with leaves about 3 m long, erect scape but flower-bearing part of inflorescence pendulous
Identification: pending
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- Add Note (1886): José M. Manzanares (2008-02-12) - This is a new specie from Reserva Los Cedros, I have seen the plant for the first time in the office of Harry Luther many years ago, I believe he is working with the specimen because I couldn't find any material. It is really a beautiful specie.
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