14 Dec 2014
ARCC Catasetum 02
How incredibly lucky I was that this orchid was in bloom when I came by! These flowers are in pristine condition, and I was totally amazed by their incredible…
14 Dec 2014
ARCC Catasetum 02
This is the second species of this incredibly strange genus I found here at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC). Strange, not just by looks, but…
14 Dec 2014
Catasetum schunkei
This is a very unusual species of orchid in that it has male and female flowers. Here yous see what appears as two different species - the flowers are after…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
Perhaps the first you'll notice when you come to Fazenda San Fransico are all the Rheas leisurely strolling around the farm - some very close to the buildings…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
At this level the rhea's head is small compared to the body of the parrot. When I look at its facial expression I can't help but giggle - it's so cute! Rheas…
30 Nov 2011
Shanshi (Coriaria ruscifolia ssp. microphylla)
Grows widespread in high altitudes, and I saw it in all stages from pre-bloom to ripe fruits like here. Looks like licorice, but don't be fooled! The berries…
23 Nov 2011
Pleurothallis
Pleurothallis orchids are unusual in that the flower seems to grow straight out of the leaf. -0.117222,-78.589722
23 Nov 2011
Pleurothallis
I found 2 groups of two species of Pleurothallis. The other one had an even darker brown color, but unfortunately I did not photograph it. Both are located at…