Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China and Myanmar.


Trimezia juncifolia

Trimezia juncifolia

This was the only specimen I found. Native range is central and south Brazil.


Trimezia lutea UV

Trimezia lutea UV

No surprise patterns or reflection/absorbtion in UV compared to visible light. -15.2997,-55.8406


Trimezia lutea

Trimezia lutea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.


Gelasine coerulea

Gelasine coerulea

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.


Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…


Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina. The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common on Roraima tepui. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

A most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last of the plant, as it…


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

One of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.