A large and conspicuous flower on a rather hostile plant! It’s tempting to touch the large flower, but doing so will most likely result in a painful sting like a nettle.
The plant is full of large stinging hairs. Enjoy at a distance or with gloves!
[…] Ecuador at Yanacocha Reserve on 31 Jan 2023, this beautiful native flower attracted my attention. Nasa grandiflora, is a member of the Loasaceae family and endemic to the mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and […]
[…] Ecuador at Yanacocha Reserve on 31 Jan 2023, this beautiful native flower attracted my attention. Nasa grandiflora, is a member of the Loasaceae family and endemic to the mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and […]
[…] Yanacocha ב-31 בינואר 2023, פרח יליד יפה זה משך את תשומת ליבי. בגרנדיפלורההוא חבר ב- Loasaceae משפחתית ואנדמית להרי פרו, אקוודור […]