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''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.

Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 18, 2022. Captured Nov 14, 2021 08:58 in CRXV+9C Chamanal, Ecuador.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO2500
  • 112mm