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Moonseed Family (Family Menispermaceae)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Vine-like, triangular/heart shaped leaves about 2 inches in length, 0.75-1 inches wide at widest point.
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Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis jalapa)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Flowers about 1-2 inches in length. Clustered loosely.
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Genus DociravaObserver
rawdenhDescription
Small, moth-like, about the size of a quarter. Didn't fly while we observed it for a minute.
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Flying Dragons and Allies (Subfamily Draconinae)Observer
rawdenhDescription
About 3.5 inches in length. Was watching an insect as we approached but skittered into the rocks and underbrush to hide.
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Black-crested Tit (Periparus ater ssp. melanolophus)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Seen in junipers and pines in upper temperate forest. Very common in this area.
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Everlastings (Genus Anaphalis)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Flower clusters roughly the size of a dime or quarter, flowers small, white, and tubular. Plant itself had thin, lance-shaped leaves. Temperate forest, wet climate as indicated by the mosses and morning moisture.
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Shelf Fungi (Order Polyporales)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Bottom segment 2 inches parallel to rock, about 1 inch growth outwards and downwards. Other section about 1.5 inches in width, similar growth proportionally to bottom segment. Porous underside, but not spongy. Stiff upperside.
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Sleeping Hibiscus (Malvaviscus penduliflorus)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Seen growing out of a yard on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Flowers roughly 2-3 inches long. Full sun.
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Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)Observer
rawdenhDescription
Long tail held upright during perching, loud song quieted when our group neared.
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Genus LeycesteriaObserver
rawdenhDescription
Established leaves about 3-4 inches in length, 1.5 - 2 inches in width. Flowers clustered together. Solitary clusters on plant. Full sun to moderate shade.
