Acridocarpus socotranus

Acridocarpus socotranus

This is the tallest specimen I've encountered on Socotra so far, and it appears very old, with considerable parts dead from past droughts. It has both flowers…


Acridocarpus socotranus

Acridocarpus socotranus

A vibrant and healthy specimen with access to water throughout the year as it is on the banks of the Dirhur canyon where water flows all year. It has survived…


Acridocarpus socotranus

Acridocarpus socotranus

I found this species in only one place, on the most inaccessible sheer cliffs alongside a river gorge - not even the goats can destroy this one! The…


ARCC plant 06 (Diplopterys)

ARCC plant 06 (Diplopterys)

The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees…


ARCC plant 06 (Diplopterys)

ARCC plant 06 (Diplopterys)

The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees…


Heteropterys coriacea

Heteropterys coriacea

Native range is Bolivia and Brazil. -15.2997,-55.8406


Byrsonima rigida

Byrsonima rigida

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


Byrsonima rigida

Byrsonima rigida

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


Rhinoceros Beetle

Rhinoceros Beetle

During my 4 nights at Hotel do Ype, this night stood out as a particularly busy in regard to number of insects. It was very humid - the clouds were low - and…