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Otostylis paludosa (Orchidaceae) Estancia Bello Horizonte, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 8, 2022 Fall,Geotagged,Otostylis paludosa,Peru Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Otostylis paludosa (Orchidaceae)

Estancia Bello Horizonte, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 8, 2022

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  1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
    Thibaud Aronson
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    A remarkable orchid, it's the dominant herb in the understorey of moriche palm swamps, growing in clumps that are barely above the water level. Yet another illustration that orchids are everywhere!
    I was quite lucky too, as this was the only plant in bloom!     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Lovely! Posted 3 years ago

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The Otostylis paludosa

Otostylis paludosa is a large terrestrial orchid, which occurs in swamps in the Amazon basin.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2022. Captured Jun 8, 2022 06:22 in GWC6+X9 La Victoria, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO10000
  • 500mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.