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Spathoglottis Plicata ... [Genus] spath-oh-GLOT-tiss [Species] ply-KAY-tuh ...
This species' native range extends from Sri Lanka to the Pacific Islands, where it blooms throughout the year. Over the last century, Spathoglottis plicata has become naturalized in tropical and semitropical areas of the U.S., such as in Hawaii and Florida, where it grows in the wild and is used for landscaping. S. plicata was among the first plants to recolonize the land around Mt. Krakatoa after this mighty volcano exploded in 1883 and decimated the Indonesian island of Krakatau.
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Shot taken on the June 25, 2007.
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