Masdevallia rosea  Lindl.

From the Latin roseus, "rose-colored", referring to the color of the flowers.

Subgenus:  Masdevallia

Section:  Masdevallia

Subsection:  Coccineae

Plant ID:  02838

Additional Information:  Locally abundant on the eastern slopes of the Andes from southern Colombia to southern Ecuador at altitudes of 7,200 feet (2,200 m) to 10,500 (3,200 m).

Some clones have more intense striping in the lateral sepals.

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