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Paphiopedilum Betsy Raper × P. Compton 'Chilton'

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is red with yellow bottom half to petals and white upper petal with red veining.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Paphiopedilum hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Cypripedioideae
Genus:
Paphiopedilum
Accession Number:
1979-1627E
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax72f03b913-56b5-4b2b-9566-d3bc136b0914
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_1979-1627E
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Encyclia hanburyi

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 3.3 feet (100 cm) long with 35 brown flowers with a pink lip. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across.
Range:
C and S Mexico to Honduras
Habitat:
dry oak and pine forests; 3940-5905ft (1200-1800m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Hanbury's Encyclia
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Encyclia
Species:
hanburyi
Accession Number:
1981-2388C
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax759c05a74-c0b1-475b-849f-8022d20e82c8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_1981-2388C
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Bulbophyllum flavescens

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 8-10" long with with 30-50 flowers. Flowers are .25-.8" across.
Range:
W Malaysia to Philippines
Habitat:
Lowland and montane forests; 30-3800m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Yellowish Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
flavescens
Accession Number:
2005-0042A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax703feb181-e033-40ce-ab22-4c4f21613398
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2005-0042A

Dendrobium Love Memory 'Fizz'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 24 white flowers with pink petal tips and a darker pink throat per an inflorescence.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Dendrobium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2006-0027A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax736606ab5-73cf-4632-a90a-7097c2aa784c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2006-0027A
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Dendrobium To My Kids 'Smile'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 23 white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal tips and a dark throat.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Dendrobium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2006-0030A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax78ea73190-9342-46d8-a8b1-7c19d366d032
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2006-0030A
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Dendrobium To My Kids 'Smile'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 23 white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal tips and a dark throat.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Dendrobium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2006-0030C
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c9be2aad-8022-469d-9837-33d838d73200
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2006-0030C
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Jackfowlieara Appleblossom

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 7-8 yellow-white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal edges and a yellow throat.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Jackfowlieara hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Jackfowlieara
Accession Number:
2008-0418A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7f5faffff-072f-4a3f-bca3-70c27c42e1c8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-0418A
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Arpophyllum giganteum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-16" (15-40 cm) long with many spiralling, pink flowers. Flowers are .33" (.84 cm) across.
Plant Size:
20-30" x 4-5" (51-76 x 10-13 cm), excluding inflorescence
Range:
Mexico to NW Venezuela, Jamaica
Habitat:
foothill forests; 2600-4900ft (800-1500m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Candlestick Orchid
Masorquilla
Pico de Curvo
The Giant Arpophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Arpophyllum
Species:
giganteum
Accession Number:
2008-0686C
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax75c8494b9-70ca-4fd2-834b-f96bce4ae808
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-0686C

Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2008-1093A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax741dbd47f-ccde-4fc1-b65b-488a6abee29e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1093A
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Bulbophyllum macranthum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 2-3.5" long with a single upside down flower. Flower is 1.8" across and 2.2" long.
Fragrance:
Clove
Range:
Assam to Solomon Islands
Habitat:
Lowland rainforests; 0-700m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
The Large Flowered Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
macranthum
Accession Number:
2008-1134A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax77034a120-273c-4a82-a94c-48d8c3210ada
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1134A

Stelis apiculifera

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 1.2-2.2" (3-5.5 cm) long with a few white flowers. Flowers are .04" (1 mm) across.
Range:
Ecuador (Morona-Santiago)
Habitat:
3120ft (950m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Apiculum Bearing Stelis
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Stelis
Species:
apiculifera
Accession Number:
2008-1350A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73010d936-87c5-4853-af65-faf4630bc886
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1350A

Guarianthe skinneri var. alba

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Range:
S. Mexico to C. America
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Guarianthe
Species:
skinneri
Accession Number:
2008-1751A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7b07b264d-5a26-40c5-b37f-e64b54d92156
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1751A

Leptotes bicolor ('Child of Rue' × 'Harbinger')

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is .8" long with 1-3 white flowers with a pink lip.
Fragrance:
Vanilla
Range:
Brazil to Paraguay
Habitat:
Rainforests and soastal mountains; 500-900m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Bicolored Leptotes clone
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Leptotes
Species:
bicolor
Accession Number:
2008-2459A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax701e75c5d-8622-43bf-aa83-a16ac48993a6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-2459A
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Encyclia hybrid

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Encyclia
Accession Number:
2008-3712A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7b82d3051-4947-46cb-bfd3-5fbd9c1955db
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-3712A
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Jackfowlieara Appleblossom

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 7-8 yellow-white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal edges and a yellow throat.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Jackfowlieara hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Jackfowlieara
Accession Number:
2008-4201A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax785275f04-2027-42b9-9e7b-c13fc5b2a830
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-4201A
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Jackfowlieara Appleblossom

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 7-8 yellow-white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal edges and a yellow throat.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Jackfowlieara hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Jackfowlieara
Accession Number:
2009-0012A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax79ed0d37f-9fea-436e-be02-3edf91d07e0a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2009-0012A
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Encyclia hanburyi

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 3.3 feet (100 cm) long with 35 brown flowers with a pink lip. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across.
Range:
C and S Mexico to Honduras
Habitat:
dry oak and pine forests; 3940-5905ft (1200-1800m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Hanbury's Encyclia
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Encyclia
Species:
hanburyi
Accession Number:
2009-0361A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7721b14bd-c654-42f7-8f3d-c10bcd7de5fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2009-0361A
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Coelogyne flaccida

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is up to 10" long, arching or pendulous, and can have 5-12 white blossoms which all open at the same time. Waxy flowers are 1.6-2" across and long lasting.
Foliage Characteristics:
Leaves are up to 12" long, but only about an inch wide. They are glossy and a bit leathery.
Fragrance:
Strong and potentially unpleasant.
Range:
Nepal to China (Yunnan to NW Guangxi)
Habitat:
Mixed montane forests; 1000-1800m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Loose Coelogyne
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Coelogyne
Species:
flaccida
Accession Number:
2009-0486A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771b86842-20f9-4bf5-a53c-e8d0ac126e7a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2009-0486A
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Phragmipedium warszewiczianum ('Alpine Meadows' × 'Tower Grove')

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 14-24" long with a few velvety flowers that open simultaneously. Flowers are up to 24" long.
Range:
Colombia to Ecuador
Habitat:
Fragmented cloud forest; 1000-2100m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Wallis' Phragmipedium clone
Warszewicz's Phragmipedium clone
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Cypripedioideae
Genus:
Phragmipedium
Species:
warszewiczianum
Accession Number:
2009-0853A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7176ac1a2-7299-4ba2-b92a-70f9e75b8b02
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2009-0853A

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum ('Alpine Meadows' × 'Tower Grove')

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 14-24" long with a few velvety flowers that open simultaneously. Flowers are up to 24" long.
Range:
Colombia to Ecuador
Habitat:
Fragmented cloud forest; 1000-2100m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Wallis' Phragmipedium clone
Warszewicz's Phragmipedium clone
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Cypripedioideae
Genus:
Phragmipedium
Species:
warszewiczianum
Accession Number:
2009-0855B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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On Display:
National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c8ab20b0-9e73-4335-924e-7da992e3f6ff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2009-0855B
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