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Beaked tongue

Rhynchoglossum sp.

Description:

Spotted at the entrance of Alab Cave, Baggao, Cagayan.

Habitat:

Shady stream bed in a tropical rain forest

Notes:

Etymology: From the Greek ρυνχος, rhynchos = beak; and γλωσσα, glōssa = tongue. The second part of the name clearly alludes to the broad, tongue-like lower lip of the corolla, the first part perhaps to the narrow corolla tube or to the pointed petal tips. Photos by Jerry Rendon

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Etymology: From the Greek ρυνχος, rhynchos = beak; and γλωσσα, glōssa = tongue. The second part of the name clearly alludes to the broad, tongue-like lower lip of the corolla, the first part perhaps to the narrow corolla tube or to the pointed petal tips.

ID to genus by Wally Suarez (Phil. Biodiversiy Net)

Philippines

Spotted on Mar 24, 2012
Submitted on Apr 1, 2012

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