''Chuquiraga jussieui'', the flower of the Andes, is a species of
flowering plant in the family
Asteraceae. It is a low shrub, reaching a height of about 75 cm. ''Chuquiraga jussieui'' is an endangered flower. Flowers are pale yellow or orange. It is native to
Ecuador and
Peru, and grows at 3000 to 5000 meters above sea level. Additionally, it contains bioactive components with medicinal properties. The hummingbirds ''
Oreotrochilus chimborazo
The Ecuadorian hillstar or Chimborazo hillstar (''Oreotrochilus chimborazo'') is a species of hummingbird. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia. Its main habitat type is high-altitude mountain grassland between 3500 ...
'' feed on the nectar.
Description and image of the species
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References
Barnadesioideae
Flora of Ecuador
Flora of Peru
Endangered flora of South America
Plants described in 1792
Taxa named by Johann Friedrich Gmelin
Taxa named by Aimé Bonpland
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