15 Nov 2012
Junellia pappigera
In certain areas junellia pappigera is very common and you'll see both color variants.
Altitude: 4232 metres.
Native range is Bolivia, Chile and Agentina.
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…
15 Nov 2012
Calandrinia acaulis
Calandrinia acaulis grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico…
15 Nov 2012
Patosia clandestina
Patosia clandestina is a common plant that makes huge, dense mats around the springs, streams, rivers and some areas of the lagoons. Everything about this…
15 Nov 2012
Parastrephia lucida
Parastrephia lucida is a bush that grows between the shores of the lagoon and the desert. Here they are about 2 metres tall. Altitude: 4135 metres. Native…
15 Nov 2012
Werneria incisa
The flowers were less torn on the werneria incisa at this small lagoon compared to Laguna Colorada. Altitude: 4139 metres. Native range is Northeast Chile to…
14 Nov 2012
Werneria incisa
The salt tolerant werneria incisa grows where the high watermark is, and is thus very salt and mineral tolerant. You can see the salt and mineral deposits to…
14 Nov 2012
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the longer and denser spines.
Native range is Bolivia and Argentina.
14 Nov 2012
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the shorter and less dense spines. Altitude: 4004 metres. Native range is Bolivia and……