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Stromanthe stromanthoides - closeup, Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador A few smartphone snaps of a plant that somehow drew my attention.<br />
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Stromanthe stromanthoides - closeup, Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador

A few smartphone snaps of a plant that somehow drew my attention.

Stromanthe stromanthoides, Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador A few smartphone snaps of a plant that somehow drew my attention.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127977/unknown_flower_-_closeup_milpe_bird_sanctuary_ecuador.html<br />
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Stromanthe stromanthoides - flower, Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador A few smartphone snaps of a plant that somehow drew my attention.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127976/unknown_flower_milpe_bird_sanctuary_ecuador.html<br />
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    comments (10)

  1. Try family Marantaceae Posted 3 years ago
    1. Stromanthe sp.? Posted 3 years ago
      1. How about Stromanthe stromanthoides?
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreaskay/8508883179
        Posted 3 years ago
        1. Amazing, would not have been able to find that, thanks so much! Posted 3 years ago
          1. You're welcome. I usually start my search with a guess at order or family level. Then, I just keep narrowing it down based on location. It's fun to go on these treasure hunts. Posted 3 years ago
            1. The second part is what I also do, but in some cases I have no starting point lol. Posted 3 years ago
              1. That would be tough, lol. I guess the botany class I took in college wasn't completely useless ;P. Posted 3 years ago
                1. It's incredibly helpful! Thank you for paying attention, younger Christine. Posted 3 years ago
  2. Impressive! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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Stromanthe stromanthoides is an arrowroot in the Stromanthe genus.

Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2022. Captured Nov 8, 2021 16:25 in 24JM+78 Los Bancos Canton, Ecuador.
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • f/1.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO500
  • 1.57mm