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Cavendishia mariae Luteyn (E00326894)

CETAF ID: http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00326894
Catalogue Number: E00326894
Scientific Name: Cavendishia mariae Luteyn
Collector Number: 6867
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Cavendishia
Species: mariae
Field Notes: Terrestrial shrub with branches to 2 m tall; inflorescence bracts deep scarlet, the lowermost reflexed; immature floral bracts grass-green becoming pinkish at base & red distally; calyx cream-coloured; lower 3/4 of corolla white, upper 1/4 pale yellowish-green.
Country: Colombia
State/Province: Nariño
Locality: Colombia:Departamento de Nariño:Altaquer-Junin road, 13-15 km W of Altaquer.