30 Nov 2013
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
What amazing luck - just a couple days after my trip to Brazil I experience this! What an amazing winter this could be.... Unfortunately I missed the beginning…
25 Nov 2013
Drosera latifolia
In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there’s a dense population of drosera latifolia. Unfortunately somebody…
25 Nov 2013
Drosera latifolia
In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there's a dense population of drosera latifolia. Unfortunately somebody…
25 Nov 2013
Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)
The leaves are large and very healthy, so this location must be particularly rich in insects. This is a carnivorous plant after all! Altitude: 2460 metres.…
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern South…
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park and it was also in fruit, opposed to the other species.…
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, and is densely haired compared to the other species.…
25 Nov 2013
Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)
The previous day I found a bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis) high up on a ledge. An unnecessary climb, as there is a veritable garden here - you just have…
25 Nov 2013
Giant Earthworm (Rhinodrilus alatus)
Giant Earthworm (Rhinodrilus alatus) is a fitting name, as this is the largest earthworm I have ever seen, both in length and girth! Stretching more than one…