Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)

Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)

The leaves are large and very healthy, so this location must be particularly rich in insects. This is a carnivorous plant after all! Altitude: 2460 metres.…


Galium humile

Galium humile

Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern South…


Galium humile

Galium humile

Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park and it was also in fruit, opposed to the other species.…


Galium humile

Galium humile

Galium humile is the second species of galium I encountered on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, and is densely haired compared to the other species.…


Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)

Bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis)

The previous day I found a bladderwort (Utricularia reniformis) high up on a ledge. An unnecessary climb, as there is a veritable garden here - you just have…


Itatiaia plant 11 (Galium)

Itatiaia plant 11 (Galium)

Altitude: 2460 metres. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora)

Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora)

Native range of largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora) is Brazil, Bolivia to Argentina.


Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora)

Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora)

Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora) can create large and widespread mats which when in bloom is a wonderful sight! Native range is Brazil,…


Staelia sp

Staelia sp

The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred…


Staelia sp

Staelia sp

The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred…