Bomarea patinii) is a climbing herb whose clusters of up to 100 flowers feed a variety of hummingbird species. The herb grows in Ecuador and Colombia at altitudes from 1,800 to 3,300 meters. Its conservation status has not been evaluated by the IUCN Red List. "/> Bomarea patinii) is a climbing herb whose clusters of up to 100 flowers feed a variety of hummingbird species. The herb grows in Ecuador and Colombia at altitudes from 1,800 to 3,300 meters. Its conservation status has not been evaluated by the IUCN Red List. ">
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