28 Nov 2010
Drimys roraimensis
Drimys roraimensis grows in the montane forest close to the wall of Roraima.
27 Nov 2010
Notopleura crassa
Notopleura crassa is one of many species of shrub on Roraima.
Native range is the Guyana Shield.
27 Nov 2010
Palicourea concinna
I only found a handful of palicourea concinna in bloom. I assume it's endemic. The leaves remind me of the European Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Native…
27 Nov 2010
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…
26 Nov 2010
Nodding Marsh Pitcher (Heliamphora nutans)
Nodding marsh pitcher (Heliamphora nutans) is endemic to Roraima and it's leaves are formed as cannisters and hold rainwater. When insects fall into the water…
26 Nov 2010
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.…