Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

A very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to pick. Native range is Africa, Arabia to…


Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

This tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is a popular fruit. Unfortunately I have yet to…


Passiflora mansoi UV

Passiflora mansoi UV

Perhaps equally beautiful in UV as in visible light? -15.2997,-55.8406


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Many of the fruits are edible and even very sweet, including…


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

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


Passiflora sp

Passiflora sp

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Please help me identify it - leave a comment.…


Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Very similar to the species found in the Galapagos islands - Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida) The resin is impossible for leaf eating insects to…


Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Very similar to the species found in the Galapagos islands - Galápagos passion flower (Passiflora vesicaria galapagensis) The resin is impossible for leaf…