Archive for 'Alstroemeriaceae'

Bomarea hieronymii

Bomarea hieronymii

Bomarea is unmistakeble and eyecatching. In a gloomy forest of green, the hanging infloresence is one of few wonders of blossom accessible to us humans – as most is high in the canopy. This is at around 2300 m elevation.

Yanacocha plant 04 (Bomarea sp)

Yanacocha plant 04 (Bomarea sp)

It not only resembles a lily, but is a lily. It’s a strong and vital plant, no wonder it’s popular as a cut flower.

Yanacocha plant 04 (Bomarea sp)

Yanacocha plant 04 (Bomarea sp)

This wonderful flower grows commonly along the main path in Yanacocha. This family is also found in almost every florist across the world.