Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)
At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize.
Gentiana sedifolia
Gentiana sedifolia is very variable, so pattern varies. I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve.…
Gentianella cerastioides
At first glance gentianella cerastioides resembles a crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here…
Lasiocephalus ovatus
Native range of lasiocephalus ovatus is Colombia and Ecuador.
Altitude 4200 metres.
Chuquiraga jussieui
Chuquiraga jussieui has an iconic inflorescence - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge…
Thick Firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus)
Thick firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus) is perhaps the most eye-catching of all the club and fir-mosses, and is the first…
Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus)
Carunculated caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus) is all about the walk! At this altitude the Caracara was abundant,…
Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)
Many in the genus have adapted the same way at this altitude - only one huge flower, barely above the ground and…
Antisana plant 01 (Asteraceae)
One of few in the family at this altitude that produces a tall stem. I encountered it here in Antisana Ecological…
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
I saw this American kestrel (Falco sparverius) catch the rodent and then I lost sight of it, as we were driving. After…