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Photographs of Lepanthes davidii Gal.-Tar., Zuluaga & J.S.Moreno. A. Front view of the flower. B. Leave with inflorescence. C. Habit and plant in-situ. Photographs by R.G. Tarazona.

Photographs of Lepanthes davidii Gal.-Tar., Zuluaga & J.S.Moreno. A. Front view of the flower. B. Leave with inflorescence. C. Habit and plant in-situ. Photographs by R.G. Tarazona.

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