Red Kantuta the National Flower of Peru
by James Brunker
Title
Red Kantuta the National Flower of Peru
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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A close up of the tubular flowers of a kantuta bush (often written qantuta, Cantua buxifolia). The kantuta is a beautiful and distinctive flower that is widespread at high altitudes in both Bolivia and Peru and is the national flower of both countries. There are several colour varieties, all red is the most common and Peru's national flower. The flowers features in various Inca legends and is also a common subject in poetry and literature.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, copying and uploading / posting directly to social media sites rather than sharing etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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January 29th, 2021
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