Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855


Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855


Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia is very variable, so pattern varies. I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can…


Gentianella cerastioides

Gentianella cerastioides

At first glance gentianella cerastioides resembles a crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Here…


Lasiocephalus ovatus

Lasiocephalus ovatus

Native range of lasiocephalus ovatus is Colombia and Ecuador. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855


Chuquiraga jussieui

Chuquiraga jussieui

Chuquiraga jussieui has an iconic inflorescence - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge infloresence at this altitude and with seemingly…


Thick Firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus)

Thick Firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus)

Thick firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus) 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…


Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus)

Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus)

Carunculated caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus) is all about the walk! At this altitude the Caracara was abundant, and they were strolling seemingly…


Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)

Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)

Many in the genus have adapted the same way at this altitude - only one huge flower, barely above the ground and leaves. Impossible to pluck for a bouquet,…


Antisana plant 01 (Asteraceae)

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…