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11326 - Bromeliads (Garden) - 2014-01-29
(Dimension: 1530 x 2050 pixels - Counter: 20217)
Guzmania besseae

Locality: Peru -
Photographer: Peter Tristram
Note: imported from Knize in late 80s, identified by HEL. Now deceased unfortunately. (Sent: brom-l@science.uu.nl)
Identification: pending

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Add Note: Peter Tristram (2014-02-01) - I just realised my comment has 2 meanings. I was referring to the plant as it had died a few years ago. Such a shame Harry passed on too - I appreciate his legacy.
Add Note: Jeffrey Kent (2014-02-03) - Seems to be widespread from Southern Ecuador to Peru and Bolivia above 2000 meters. The Ecuadorian clone is very similar. (Sent: brom-l@science.uu.nl)