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Identifying a Nepenthes Hybrid: Likely veitchii × maxima

Nepenthes hybrid

Definitely a hybrid. Exact ID tricky—same hybrid can vary wildly. Best guess: N. veitchii × maxima. N. veitchii almost certainly a parent; N. maxima likely the other. A beautiful specimen regardless.

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