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Espeletia grandiflora
These plants have a thick steam, with hairy and succulent leaves disposed in rosette. The dead leaves instead of falling, remain in the stem, protecting it. These physiological adaptations are related to the hard conditions (low temperature, high UV radiation, water scarcity).
Altitude 800 - 4020 msnm Temperature 4 - 21º C
Spotted on Oct 23, 2010
Submitted on Jan 10, 2012
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Fantastico por favor agregala ala mission BIOPAR Biodiversidad en Paramos Gracias
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9510...
Fantastico por favor agregala ala mission BIOPAR Biodiversidad en Paramos Gracias
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9510...
Cool plant!