Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris)

Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris)

A brilliantly colored male of the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) often seen at feeding stations in its range in Ecuador. It sounds like this:……


Juncus socotranus

Juncus socotranus

Juncus socotranus is a very large species - at least 2 meters tall! Native range is Socotra to Iran.


Calandrinia acaulis

Calandrinia acaulis

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


Altiplano plant (Juncaceae)

Altiplano plant (Juncaceae)

Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Please help me identify it - leave a comment! Altitude:…


Altiplano plant (Juncaceae)

Altiplano plant (Juncaceae)

Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Please help me identify it - leave a comment! Altitude:…


Calandrinia acaulis

Calandrinia acaulis

Calandrinia acaulis grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico…


Patosia clandestina

Patosia clandestina

Patosia clandestina is a common plant that makes huge, dense mats around the springs, streams, rivers and some areas of the lagoons. Everything about this…


Hårfrytle (Luzula pilosa)

Hårfrytle (Luzula pilosa)

Hårfrytle (Luzula pilosa) gjør ikke mye av seg og de fleste legger ikke engang merke til den. Likevel er dette en av de aller første vekstene som blomstrer, og…


Lyssiv (Juncus effusus)

Lyssiv (Juncus effusus)

Lyssiv (Juncus effusus) ligner ved første øyekast veldig på knappsiv, og ofte man kan tro at det er samme art som er i ulike stadier når de vokser sammen, som…