Caiophora chuquitensis
An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range is Peru to Argentina.
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Caiophora chuquitensis
An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range is Peru to Argentina.
Nasa grandiflora
A large and conspicuous flower on a rather hostile plant! It’s tempting to touch the large flower, but doing so will most likely result in a painful sting like a nettle. Native range is Colombia to Peru. The plant is full of large stinging hairs. Enjoy at a distance or with gloves!
Nasa grandiflora
The stinging hairs of nasa grandiflora are not easily seen on the face of the leaf, but they are there! It’s the dark ones. Native range is Colombia to Peru. On the underside and the stem the really large ones are clearly visible on the new unfolding leaves.