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Guzmania kareniae H.Luther & K.F.Norton

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 57(3): 112 (2007)

Type: Ecuador. Imbabura: Cachacho road, 18 km E of Lita, 1100 m, cloud forest, 23 Feb. 1988, Luther, Kress & Roesel 1254 (Holotype: SEL; Isotype: QCNE).

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Distribution: ECUADOR; Imbabura,

Habitat: in cloud forest, 750-1100 m. Elev.

Etymology: This beautiful new bromeliad is named in honor of Mrs. Karen Melk, for her support of plant systematics at the Marie Selby Botanical Garden.

Guzmania kareniae