Archive for 'Iridaceae'

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei is found in Sikkim’s temperate biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China and Myanmar.

Trimezia juncifolia

Trimezia juncifolia

This was the only specimen I found. Native range is central and south Brazil.

Trimezia lutea UV

Trimezia lutea UV

No surprise patterns or reflection/absorbtion in UV compared to visible light.

Trimezia lutea

Trimezia lutea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.

Gelasine coerulea

Gelasine coerulea

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.

Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina.

Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina. The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here.

Sisyrinchium vaginatum

Sisyrinchium vaginatum

This is a very small lilly and I saw it only a few times on the plains leading to Roraima. This one I found not far from the Tok river camp. Native range is Mexico and South America.