Lobelia oligophylla

Lobelia oligophylla

Grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Ecuador to southernmost South America.


Siphocampylus lucidus

Siphocampylus lucidus

It's endemic to Ecuador and endangered due to habitat loss. Altitude 3374 metres. Ecuador-0.355556,-78.151111


Siphocampylus lucidus

Siphocampylus lucidus

It's endemic to Ecuador and endangered due to habitat loss. Altitude 3374 metres. Ecuador-0.355556,-78.151111


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.


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common and widespread along the trail to Roraima. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!