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Sacuanjoche
Plumeria rubra

Location

Carazo, Nicaragua

Date

16/01/2008

Description

Also known as "frangipani" the Sacuanjoche is a native flower of Mexico, Central America and Northern South America. There are many color varieties, but this white and yellow look is the national flower of Nicaragua. Today, this species is found in many places around the world, including Southeast Asia, Australia, and Hawaii.

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/jose_gabriel_wildlife/

Learn More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumeria_rubra
Jose G Martinez-Fonseca
Wildlife and landscape photographer, PhD student at Northern Arizona University
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