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Lady of the night (Brassavola nodosa) Cabo San Juan de la Guia, PNN Tayrona, Colombia. May 28, 2014. Brassavola nodosa,Colombia,Geotagged,Lady of the night,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Lady of the night (Brassavola nodosa)

Cabo San Juan de la Guia, PNN Tayrona, Colombia. May 28, 2014.

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''Brassavola nodosa'' is a small, tough species of orchid native to Mexico , Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America . It is also known as "Lady of the Night" orchid due to its citrus and gardenia-like fragrance which begins in the early evening. It has been widely hybridized and cultivated for is showy flowers and pleasing scent.

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

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Uploaded Aug 14, 2016. Captured May 28, 2014 22:10 in Sendero Playa Brava - El Cabo Parque Nacional Tayrona, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 78mm