Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)

Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)

Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae) in bloom! The otherwise leathal (to insects) sundew has a different need every now and then - pollination and propagation!…


Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)

Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)

Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae) is unique to the Roraima tepui and neighboring tepuis, and is widespread and common here. It resembles the ones growing in…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common on Roraima tepui. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum is a most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last…


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum is one of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common and widespread along the trail to Roraima. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!