Drimys roraimensis

Drimys roraimensis

Drimys roraimensis grows in the montane forest close to the wall of Roraima.


Ello Sphinx (Erinnyis ello)

Ello Sphinx (Erinnyis ello)

Most of the daytime (diurnal) butterflies were either hard to get close to, were restlessly fluttering around never to settle down more than a blink of an eye,…


Roraima Sundew (Drosera roraimae)

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…


Nodding Marsh Pitcher (Heliamphora nutans)

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…


Brocchinia tatei

Brocchinia tatei

Native range of brocchinia tatei is Venzuela and Guyana.


Orectanthe sceptrum

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.…