Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)

Many in the family have adapted the same way at this altitude – only one huge flower, barely above the ground and leaves. Impossible to pluck for a bouquet, fortunately – and thus it’s saved from human exploitation.

Altitude 4200 metres.

Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia.

Ecuador
-0.492576,-78.200855

Last updated on 22 March 2023