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Agapetes miniata in bloom

Agapetes miniata (tentative)

Published by Daniel Mosquin on March 29, 2018

This colourful gem is from a genus that is closely related to Vaccinium–the blueberries. Agapetes means “beloved” or “desirable”. Some readers may recognize its similarity to the Greco-Christian type of love known as agape.

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