27 Nov 2010
Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)
Unique to the Roraima tepui and neighboring tepuis, and is widespread and common here. It resembles the ones growing in European bogs, but has evolved…
26 Nov 2010
Nodding Marsh Pitcher (Heliamphora nutans)
This plant is endemic to Roraima and it's leaves are formed as cannisters and hold rainwater. When insects fall into the water they are unable to climb back…
26 Nov 2010
Orectanthe sceptrum
One of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.
9 Jul 2010
Giant fern (Angiopteris evecta)
In the interior and higher elevations of Moorea this huge fern is common in the forest. Looking towards the sunlight from under the fronds is a different…