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Cyrtochilum volubile (Orchidaceae) Satipo Road, Mariposa, Junín, Peru. Nov 29, 2020 Cyrtochilum volubile,Geotagged,Peru,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cyrtochilum volubile (Orchidaceae)

Satipo Road, Mariposa, Junín, Peru. Nov 29, 2020

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    Thibaud Aronson
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    Just a quick reminder that I occasionally take photos of things other than birds haha! Posted 4 years ago
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      You should, given your region, and am so happy you do! This orchid reminds me of this one:

      Cyrtochilum pastasae, Putumayo, Colombia Remote tele shot of a large orchid species in the canopy. Found on the side of the Trampoline of Death road. Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Cyrtochilum pastasae,Fall,Geotagged,Mocoa,Pastaza Cyrtochilum,Putumayo,South America,World
       Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
      1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
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        Yup they're closely related! The main difference is in the lip. Posted 4 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          Interesting to know, thanks! Posted 4 years ago

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The Cyrtochilum volubile

Cyrtochilum volubile is showy orchid species found in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Dec 11, 2020. Captured Nov 29, 2020 16:50 in 24A, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO5000
  • 476mm