Ranunculus bonariensis

Ranunculus bonariensis

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of ranunculus bonariensis is North and South America.


Ranunculus bonariensis

Ranunculus bonariensis

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of ranunculus bonariensis is North and South America.


Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)

Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)

The way the the strangler figs spread the constrictive "tentacles" around the palm's trunk is as artistic to the casual viewer as it's deadly to the host. This…


Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)

Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)

I found a great number of strangler figs on palm trees during my stay at Pousada Xaraés. The fig seemed specialized on palm trees - like a subspecies, but I'm…


Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis)

Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis)

Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis) is a striking moth that definitely does not blend with the surroundings. It rests here alongside the trail down the Iguaçu…