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Dominican Republic: Bikes on the Streets of Higuey

Succulents: Ferocactus Glaucesceans

Pereskia Quisqueyana - Bayahibe Rose

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Succulents: Agave Applanata

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More Agaves from Huntington Gardens

Succulents: Euphorbia regis-jubae

Succulents: Euphorbia balsamifera

Anthuriums

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Anthurims belong to the Arum family, and has a genue of over 1000 species of flowering plants. They appear in all shapes and sizes. But it is the Anthurium andraenum, and schezerianum which hugs the spotlight because of their colorful spathes; and they have become become the important ingredient for many hybrid species. They are native to tropical America, and will grow best in hot shady humid conditions. They are found on trees like many epiphytes, or are grown in pots as houseplants.

Bromeliads: Aechmea fasciata

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More photos of Bromeliads  

Succulents: Barcelona Cactus Garden

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Cities: Historic City of Chichester

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Cymbidium Orchids

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MORE CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS PHOTOS

Succulents: Agave americana

Cities: Amsterdam

Agave Lophantha Quadricolor

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This agave is easily one of  the most interesting Lophanthas.  Here are some photos of another - Agave Lophanta 'Splendida'