Archive for 'Myrtaceae'

Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is tropical South America and Cuba.

Eugenia punicifolia

Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really saddened by the fact that perhaps 90% of the Cerrado has been destroyed. Native range is tropical South America and Cuba.

Ugni myricoides

Ugni myricoides

Native range is Mexico to Bolivia.

Myrcia sp

Myrcia sp

A common shrub seen alongside the path to Roraima. Help me identify it – leave a comment!