Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)
At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize.
Gentiana sedifolia
I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can trick your eye's…
Gentianella cerastioides
At first glance it resembles a Crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana…
Chuquiraga jussieui
An iconic flower - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge infloresence at this altitude and with…
Thick Firmoss (Phlegmariurus crassus)
This is perhaps the most eye-catching of all the club and fir-mosses, and is the first I've seen that's not green. It…
Chikku Chikku (Hypochaeris sessiliflora)
Many in the family 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…