14 Dec 2014
Catasetum orchid
How incredibly lucky I was that this orchid was in bloom when I came by! These flowers are in pristine condition, and I was totally amazed by their incredible…
14 Dec 2014
Catasetum orchid
This is the second species of this incredibly strange genus I found here at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC). Strange, not just by looks, but…
14 Dec 2014
Catasetum schunkei
Catasetum schunkei is a very unusual species of orchid in that it has male and female flowers. Here yous see what appears as two different species - the…
13 Dec 2014
Wild Coco (Eulophia alta)
In seems this wild coco (Eulophia alta) is growing on solid ground, but this is in fact a float. Underneath it is very deep in some places, so stepping out of…
12 Dec 2014
Bog orchid (Habenaria melvillei)
As the name implies bog orchid (Habenaria melvillei) is an orchid that thrives in very wet environments, and this is as wet as it can be - a float of…
6 Dec 2014
Palicourea rigida
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Like so many plant species here, the bark of palicourea rigida…
6 Dec 2014
Palicourea rigida
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…
2 Dec 2014
Palicourea sp
This is a plant I found alongside one of the trails in the forested areas around SouthWild Pantanal.
2 Dec 2014
Palicourea sp
This is a plant I found alongside one of the trails in the forested areas around SouthWild Pantanal.
2 Dec 2014
Sphinctanthus microphyllus
Not far from the buildings of SouthWild Pantanal I found this species in large numbers, but only this one with a fresh and vibrant flower. The others were past…