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Endangered, new to science orchid discovered in Ecuador with the help of a commercial nursery

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Science Daily

Publication Date
2022-02-28

An astounding new species of orchid has been discovered in the cloud rainforest of Northern Ecuador. Scientifically named Maxillaria anacatalina-portillae, the plant -- unique with its showy, intense yellow flowers -- was described by Polish orchidologists in collaboration with an Ecuadorian company operating in orchid research, cultivation and supply.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220228091143.htm