Lessonia rufa
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Lessonia rufa

TitleLessonia rufa
ArtistCharles H. Townsend
Date19 Jan 1888 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
OriginGregory Bay, Strait of Magellan, Magallanes Y Antartica Chilena, Chile, South America Gregory Bay
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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