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There are a fairly large number of cleistogamous orchid species in Puerto Rico. Unlike chasmogamous (open or showy) orchid flowers, the cleistogamous flowers have a high rate of reproductive success. It's the Woody Allen version of plant sex, but apparently it works!
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