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Nidularium meeanum Leme

Publ: Flora fanerogâmica Ilha do Cardoso 108-109 fig. 1-9 (1992)

Type: Rio de Janeiro, Parati, near the border with Sao Paulo, L. K. C de Araujo s. n. legit, fl. cult. 20 Nov.1985, E Leme 751. Holotype. HB Isotype. RB.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Rio de Janeiro,

Habitat: to over 1,000 m. Elev.

Etymology: Nidularium meeanum was named in honor of renowned Botanical artist Margaret Mee ( 1909-1988) whose indisputable genius led to the portrayal of numerous Atlantic forest bromeliads, including many new species.

Phenology: flowers beginning in November and ending in March

Nidularium meeanum