28 Nov 2010
Passiflora angusta
Not only was this passiflora angusta in bloom, but it was also growing fruit. What color is it when ripe? Native range is the Guyana Shield.
27 Nov 2010
Roraima thunderstorms
The view from the camp site, or "hotel", atop Roraima was awesome. I was well protected from the elements in the cave, and could watch nature in all it's ways…
27 Nov 2010
Crepinella umbellata
Crepinella umbellata is perhaps the only plant on Roraima that grows to the size of a tree. It's host to a variety of vegetation and perhaps the most…
27 Nov 2010
Lopsided Star Orchid (Epidendrum secundum)
This is the only lopsided Star Orchid (Epidendrum secundum) seed pod I found while on Roraima tepui and it's ripe and ready to open and disperse the seeds. All…
25 Nov 2010
Poecilandra retusa
Poecilandra retusa grows to a small tree, and is found alongside the trail to Roraima and is common all over the Gran Sabana. Native range is Colombia,…
25 Nov 2010
Palicourea phaneroloma
Palicourea phaneroloma is a small bush that produces these incredibly colored fruits that grows alongside the path to Roraima. Native range is the Guyana…
11 Jul 2010
Tree Heliotrope (Heliotropium arboreum)
Tree Heliotrope (Heliotropium arboreum) is native to Anaa and grows widespread here. I found none in bloom the few hours I was on Anaa, but my host put the…
11 Jul 2010
Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)
When this fruit is ripe it turns white and smelly - some therefore call it cheese fruit! Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is rich in carbohydrates and…