Tristerix longibracteatus

Tristerix longibracteatus is a parasitic plant, so the wonderful flowers are possible only due to the nutrients stolen from the host plant!

In Europe we have the mistletoe – but no such floral extravaganza!

Altitude 3720 metres.

Native range is Colombia to Peru.

Tristerix longibracteatus

Tristerix longibracteatus

Ecuador
-0.325556,-78.148333

Last updated on 8 November 2024