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Bamboo Orchid

Arundina graminifolia

Description:

Purple/pinkish flower in the front, white bracts behind it. Grows from a woody stem.

Habitat:

Urban yard/garden.

Notes:

Native to Asia, introduced in Costa Rica. It's endangered in its native Singapore, and almost extinct there in terms of natural growth. It is the only species in the genus Arundina.

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1 Comment

Latimeria
Latimeria 13 years ago

Thanks, wfalconlinero. Looks like a perfect match!

Latimeria
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Latimeria

San José, San José, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jan 4, 2011
Submitted on Feb 20, 2011

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