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Garden Tulip, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Garden Tulip | Tulipa gesneriana ๐ŸŒท ๐Ÿ“ Seen in San Josรฉ, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ According to historians, tulip flowers were very popular when they first arrived in Europe, specifically in Holland, in the 17th century. They were so popular that they were used…

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Cutleaf Coneflower, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Cutleaf Coneflower | Rudbeckia laciniata ๐ŸŒผ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Heredia, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ This beautiful plant has some unusual characteristics, such as its daisy-like appearance and is native to the United States and Canada. It is also highly resistant to temperatures ranging from…

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Sky Plant surrounded by Tree Trunks and Lichen, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Sky Plant surrounded by Tree Trunks and Lichen | Tillandsia ionantha ๐ŸŒฑ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ The place where this photo was taken is guaranteed to be free of pollution due to two reasons: Sky plants absorb pollutants and help…

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Peace Lily, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii ๐ŸŒฑ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Many plant lovers say it brings peace and tranquility to the home. It’s widely used to purify the air, and under good lighting, it produces large, long-lasting white flowers. Also…

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Moss Rose, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Moss Rose | Portulaca grandiflora ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Heredia, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ The scientific name ยจPortulacaยจ (Latin), hints at the ‘little door’ feature of its seed pod, which pops open when the seeds mature. ยจGrandifloraยจ indicates the prominence of its silk-textured blooms.…

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