Kielmeyera coriacea

Kielmeyera coriacea

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


Kielmeyera coriacea

Kielmeyera coriacea

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


Caiophora chuquitensis

Caiophora chuquitensis

An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range…


Caiophora chuquitensis

Caiophora chuquitensis

An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range…


Nasa grandiflora

Nasa grandiflora

A large and conspicuous flower on a rather hostile plant! It's tempting to touch the large flower, but doing so will most likely result in a painful sting like…


Nasa grandiflora

Nasa grandiflora

The stinging hairs of nasa grandiflora are not easily seen on the face of the leaf, but they are there! It's the dark ones. Native range is Colombia to Peru.…


Mahurea exstipulata subsp. extipulata

Mahurea exstipulata subsp. extipulata

After crossing Kukenan river on the way to Roraima, I noticed a bush growing among the boulders by the river. Only a few flowes had opened, and they were…


Kielmeyera sp

Kielmeyera sp

This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Clusia sp

Clusia sp

It's just 06:06 in the morning! After a very wet yesterday I was happy to see blue sky and a rising sun. A Clusia tree right outside my room was in bloom and…