Flowers of Panama

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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
•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.
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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
•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.
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Kellie - I’m 14. I love surfing and ice cream.
Yessenia - I am in the 12th grade. I like to go shopping
anytime.
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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.
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http://www.ixora.com/
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http://www.agrotropical.andes.com/heliconiamonth.html
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/CVM/HANDOUTS/plants/photosen-mcs/
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http://plantsdatabase.com/showpictue/14480
http://www.marrder.com/htw/mar92/cantral.htm