28 Nov 2011
Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)
At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize.
28 Nov 2011
Gentiana sedifolia
I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can trick your eye's focus. This species is very variable, so…
28 Nov 2011
Gentianella cerastioides
At first glance it resembles a Crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Here it' growing in a…
28 Nov 2011
Lasiocephalus ovatus
I have also found it under Culcitium reflexum and Culcitium uniflorum.
28 Nov 2011
Chuquiraga jussieui
An iconic flower - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge infloresence at this altitude and with seemingly so little nutrition? This…
28 Nov 2011
Thick Firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus)
This is perhaps the most eye-catching of all the club and fir-mosses, and is the first I've seen that's not green. It looks ancient and prehistoric. Altitude…
28 Nov 2011
Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)
Many in the family have adapted the same way at this altitude - only one huge flower, barely above the ground and leaves. Impossible to pluck for a bouquet,…
28 Nov 2011
Antisana plant 01 (Asteraceae)
One of few in the family at this altitude that produces a tall stem. I encountered it here in Antisana Ecological Reserve as well as in Cayambe Coca. Resembles…