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Fuchsia

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Fuchsia
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28 July 2025

Fuchsia magellanica

99% certain

Family
Onagraceae
Origin
Central and South America
Bloom season
Summer to autumn
Colors
pink, red, purple, white
Habitat
Cool, humid gardens and hanging baskets
Symbolism
Confiding love and amiability

A dangling two-toned flower with flared sepals and a skirt of petals, loved by hummingbirds and bees.

Care. Grow in morning sun or light shade with even moisture; heat and dry wind will stall blooming.

A note. The color fuchsia is named after the flower, which was itself named for botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Or perhaps

  • Impatiens — 1%
  • Pentas — 1%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Jul 28, 2025, 7:59 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal length
6.9mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter
1/194s
ISO
50
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

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4.6743° N, 74.0490° W

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