Azorella biloba

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…


Azorella biloba

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…


Maihueniopsis molfinoi

Maihueniopsis molfinoi

When the flower is gone, the remaining part is well protected from being reached, so what species is the fruit aimed at? Only insects and small rodents will…


Maihueniopsis molfinoi

Maihueniopsis molfinoi

I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the longer and denser spines. Native range is Bolivia and Argentina.


Maihueniopsis molfinoi

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……


Yareta (Azorella compacta)

Yareta (Azorella compacta)

This enormous and partially dying yareta (Azorella compacta) is growing by one of many incredibly beautiful rock outcrops here called Valle de las Rocas, or…