25 Nov 2013
Drosera latifolia
In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there’s a dense population of this species. Unfortunately somebody had dug…
25 Nov 2013
Drosera latifolia
In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there's a dense population of this species. Unfortunately somebody had…
25 Nov 2013
Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)
The leaves are large and very healthy, so this location must be particularly rich in insects. This is a carnivorous plant after all! Altitude: 2460 metres.…
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
This is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern South……
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
This is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park and it was also in fruit, opposed to the other species. Altitude:…
25 Nov 2013
Galium humile
This is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, and is densely haired compared to the other species. Altitude:…
25 Nov 2013
Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)
The previous day I found one individual high up on a ledge. An unnecessary climb, as there is a veritable garden here - you just have to walk a little further.…
25 Nov 2013
Actinocephalus polyanthus
The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…
25 Nov 2013
Itatiaia Spinetail (Asthenes moreirae)
I heard the song of this species during both my days on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, but it's really hard to see as it prefers to stay well hidden in…