Flower of the Andes - closeup, Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador

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Christine Young

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Incredible. At first glance, I expected it to be a conifer. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  The plants here are very weird, basically every single one of them. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Love that about them. They remind me of plants I've seen growing around volcanoes. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
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      This is a volcanic site. Stop with the spoilers. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
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        My most sincere apologies ;P Posted 3 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
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        Hehe, no worries. Posted 3 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
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        I should have put sincere in quotes to show my sarcasm. Posted 3 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Intriguingly and surprisingly, within family Asteraceae I see. Fantastic. Kew lists it as having medicinal properties. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks, Ruth! Posted 3 years ago

The Flower of the Andes

''Chuquiraga jussieui'', the flower of the Andes, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a low shrub, reaching a height of about 75 cm. Flowers are pale yellow or orange. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. The hummingbirds ''Oreotrochilus chimborazo'' feed on the nectar.

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Similar species: Asterales

Species identified by Ferdy Christant