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Hamelia patens, Rubiaceae Taken at Reserva Silvestre El Jaguar, Nicaragua Geotagged,Hamelia patens,Nicaragua,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hamelia patens, Rubiaceae

Taken at Reserva Silvestre El Jaguar, Nicaragua

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"Hamelia patens" is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush and redhead.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by jeanniner9
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By jeanniner9

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2016. Captured Jan 5, 2016 07:50 in Unnamed Road, Nicaragua.
  • NEX-F3
  • f/4.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 38mm