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start. Flowers of Panama. Queen of Orchids. Laelia Purpurata. Laelia Purpurata. Queen of the Orchids. -Orchids are among the most highly evolved plants on Earth and Laelia Purpurata is among the most spectacular
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Queen of Orchids Laelia Purpurata
Laelia Purpurata Queen of the Orchids -Orchids are among the most highly evolved plants on Earth and Laelia Purpurata is among the most spectacular --Laelia Purpurata originated in Brazil, South America and lives in intermediate to hot climates -The prime flowering season is in autumn in which it produces 3-5 flowers per raceme which come in many different colors -Among the three types of orchids Laelia Purpurata comes from the Orchidacea branch -The Laelia Purpurata demonstrates tremendous individuality and creativity in design
Lantana • The scientific name is Lantana Camara. • 150 species in the world. • They can change colors. • They are poisonous. • They smell bad!!
Flora of Panama: Oleander -The scientific name of the Pink Oleander is Cerium Oleander. -Pink Oleanders are shrubs. -They are native to the Mediterranean region and grow about 9 feet tall. -Most are pink, red or white. -They have long leaves which by touch have a sharp rough texture.
Heliconia Mariae • Will grow up to 15-20 feet high. • Flowering season: all year round • Habitat: Primary rainforest, near rivers and brooks • Used as an ornamental plant, protects • water streams
Flame of wood • The scientific name is Ixora. • They grow in large ball shaped clusters. • They bloom all year. • They come in colors like red. yellow., pink and white. • Ixora comes from Ishwara, a Hindu god.
About the Authors Kellie - I’m 14. I love surfing and ice cream. Yessenia - I am in the 12th grade. I like to go shopping anytime. Amanda - I’m 16 and I love shopping. Laura - I love chicken tacos and going to the beach. Beatriz - I go to Carp. High and I will be in the tenth grade. I work at Foster’s freeze and I like to play volleyball.
Bibliography http://www.odedodea.edu/sites/balboa http://www.ixora.com/ http://home.earthlink.net/~tcbunn/detailsdigbyana.html http://www.agrotropical.andes.com/heliconiamonth.html http://web.vet.cornell.edu/CVM/HANDOUTS/plants/photosen-mcs/ sld025.htm http://plantsdatabase.com/showpictue/14480 http://www.marrder.com/htw/mar92/cantral.htm