Masdevallia exquisita  Luer & Hirtz

From the Latin exquisitus, "choice, excellent" referring to the qualities of the flower.

Subgenus:  Masdevallia

Section:  Masdevallia

Subsection:  Masdevallia

Plant ID:  00350/02875/00350with a seedling

Additional Information:  Found in Bolivia at altitudes around 5,900 feet (1,800 m).

The photo on the right shows how there can be variability of the form within the species.  The bottom right flower is more open than the other clone.

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