Archive for 'Polygalaceae'

Monnina crassifolia?

Monnina crassifolia?

My first encounter with monninas was close to the wall of Mount Roraima in Venezuela, albeit a slender specimen compared to this incredibly vital and beatiful member of the familfy. At first glance one might think this infloresence is of the Lupinus, but it’s not even in the same family. Altitude 3720 metres Please help [...]

Monnina crassifolia?

Monnina crassifolia?

Altitude 3720 metres Please help me identify it – leave a comment

Monnina crassifolia?

Monnina crassifolia?

Altitude 3720 metres Please help me identify it – leave a comment

Monnina cacumina (?)

Monnina cacumina (?)

This bush grows in the montane forest close to the Roraima walls. Please help me identify it – leave a comment

Polygalaceae

Polygalaceae

Grows alongside the path to Roraima. It’s a small plant not easily seen in between the grass. Please help me classify it – leave a comment

Securidaca sp ?

Securidaca sp ?

Grows alongside the path to Roraima. Small flowers and not easy to see among the savanna grass. Please help me classify it – leave a comment