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flor del Espíritu Santo

Also spelled: Peristeria elata · flor del Santo

Definition

A white orchid designated the national flower, whose center forms the shape of a dove with open wings. That is where the name comes from.

Example

The Holy Ghost orchid blooms mid-year.La flor del Espíritu Santo florece a mitad de año.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today

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