Koster's curse flowers (Clidemia hirta). This plant is an invasive species that causes damage in tropical regions. It originates from the southern Uni

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Koster's curse flowers (Clidemia hirta). This plant is an invasive species that causes damage in tropical regions. It originates from the southern United States to Brazil and it has been introduced to Australia, southern Asia, East Africa and Hawaii. Photographed at night in the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador.

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