24 Nov 2011
Bomarea hieronymi
Bomarea is unmistakable and eye-catching. In a gloomy forest of green, the hanging inflorescence is one of few wonders of blossom accessible to us humans - as…
23 Nov 2011
Bomarea multiflora
It not only resembles a lily, but is a lily. It's a strong and vital plant, no wonder it's popular as a cut flower.
Native range is Colombia and Ecuador.
23 Nov 2011
Bomarea multiflora
This wonderful flower grows commonly along the main path in Yanacocha. This family is also found in almost every florist across the world. Native range is…
27 Nov 2010
Cyrilla sp
Could be a very stunted Swamp Titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), but is also likely to be a Roraima endemic. According to Flora of the Venezuelan Guyana Vol 4: "This…
26 Nov 2010
Swamp Titi (Cyrilla racemiflora)
This shrub also grows a 1000 metres down on the sabana, but there it grows much larger. Here on Mount roraima some are just 15-20 centimetres tall, but still…
26 Nov 2010
Swamp Titi (Cyrilla racemiflora)
This shrub also grows a 1000 metres down on the sabana, but there it grows much larger. Here on Mount Roraima some are just 15-20 centimetres tall, but still…