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Default Cattleya mendelii
Most of times this beautiful and fragrant Colombian species has petals and sepals white, or almost white with only a light lavender coloration. Flowers with darker lavender like the one in the photo are less commonly found, at least here in Brazil.

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That is one gorgeous flower Mauro !!! congratulations on the bloom !!! Is this gem fragrant ???
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That is one gorgeous flower Mauro !!! congratulations on the bloom !!! Is this gem fragrant ???
Yes, Rolando, it is nicely fragrant!
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