Masdevallia agaster  Luer 

From the Greek a-, "without", and gaster, "a belly", in reference to the sepaline tube free of any ventricose swelling as compared to related species.

Subgenus:  Masdevallia

Section:  Masdevallia

Subsection:  Masdevallia

Plant ID:  01159

Clonal Name:  'Free Spirit'

Award:  HCC/AOS of 79 points given on 11-17-2001 at the Great Lakes Judging Center

Award:  AM/AOS of 82 points given on 12-14-2002 at the Chicago Judging Center

Award:  CCM/AOS of 81 points given on 12-14-2002 at the Chicago Judging Center

Additional Information:  Frequent in only one valley in southern Ecuador at altitudes ranging from 4,920 feet (1,500 m) to 6,560 feet (2,000 m).

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