6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…
6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
At first glance one might think this flower is missing petals, but not so! This is the design - why I wonder. Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…
29 Nov 2011
Tristerix longibracteatus
Altitude 3720 metres. Its native range is Colombia to Peru. Ecuador-0.325556,-78.148333
29 Nov 2011
Tristerix longibracteatus
A parasitic plant, so the wonderful flowers are possible only due to the nutrients stolen from the host plant! In Europe we have the mistletoe - but no such…
29 Nov 2011
Aetanthus nodosus
Looks edible and tempting - but are they? First of all red here is not ripe - black is! Should I trust black berries from a plant that is parasitic? Then again…
29 Nov 2011
Aetanthus nodosus
Striking colors made from energy stolen from its host plant. Altitude 3450 metres. Native range is Colombia to Peru. Ecuador-0.355556,-78.151111……