28 Nov 2010
Passiflora angusta
Not only was this passiflora angusta in bloom, but it was also growing fruit. What color is it when ripe? Native range…
28 Nov 2010
Passiflora angusta
I was surprised to see a Passion flower on the savanna, as out in the open there is nothing to climb on for one. I only…
28 Nov 2010
Monnina cacumina
This monnina cacumina grows in the montane forest close to the Roraima walls. Native range is the Guyana Shield.
28 Nov 2010
Vellosiella spathacea
This vellosiella spathacea reminds me of a cucumber or melon, but I found none with fruit. It grows in the montane…
28 Nov 2010
Drimys roraimensis
Drimys roraimensis grows in the montane forest close to the wall of Roraima.
28 Nov 2010
Symbolanthus elisabethae
Symbolanthus elisabethae has a large flower that is like a beacon of color in the greens of the montane forest, right…
28 Nov 2010
Celiantha imthurniana
This celiantha imthurniana grows close to the plateu of Roraima in the montane forest. It was raining on my way up, so…
27 Nov 2010
Roraima thunderstorms
The view from the camp site, or "hotel", atop Roraima was awesome. I was well protected from the elements in the cave,…
27 Nov 2010
Crepuscular ray between Kukenan and Roraima
About one our before sunset. Most prefer to be in constant movement to forget about the unanswered questions of…
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
Epidendrum imthurnii
Epidendrum imthurnii is one of just a few of this particular species in bloom. Native range is the Guyana Shield.
27 Nov 2010
Epidendrum montigenum
This was one of very few epidendrum montigenum I found in bloom. If I only had more time on Roraima I would have been…