26 Nov 2012
Cayaponia espelina
As I got close to the Huanchaca Plateau I noticed many new types of plants compared to further down the slopes of the plateau, and it seemed to increase as I…
26 Nov 2012
Cayaponia espelina
As I got close to the Huanchaca Plateau I noticed many new types of plants compared to further down the slopes of the plateau, and it seemed to increase as I…
25 Nov 2012
Red Daggerwing (Marpesia petreus)
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has the river Paraguá as a natural border in the west, and on the shores of the river you'll see a large number of insect…
18 Nov 2012
Lysipomia pumila
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…
15 Nov 2012
Lobelia oligophylla
Lobelia oligophylla grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Ecuador to southernmost South…
14 Nov 2012
Yareta (Azorella compacta)
This enormous and partially dying yareta (Azorella compacta) is growing by one of many incredibly beautiful rock outcrops here called Valle de las Rocas, or…
12 Nov 2012
Yareta (Azorella compacta)
Yareta (Azorella compacta) is perhaps the plant that has fascinated me the most on the Altiplano. It reminds me of coral reefs and the Brain coral (Faviidae),…
12 Nov 2012
Yareta (Azorella compacta)
Most will think yareta (Azorella compacta) is a moss, but it's a very slow-growing perennial that can grow to huge individuals. It grows less than 2 cm per…