Archive for 'Eriocaulaceae'

Actinocephalus polyanthus

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 camping site by the small dam, it’s not worth it! You’ll miss all the magnificent flora and fauna along the dirt road. In the rainy season […]

Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.

Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

This species grows in the soggiest parts in Itatiaia. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.

Rondonanthus roraimae

Rondonanthus roraimae

Endemic to Roraima tepui.

Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

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Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry “buttons”. This specimen grew by a brook. If you know the species, please leave a comment!