Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is tropical South America and Cuba.


Eugenia punicifolia

Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…


Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)

Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)

The number of plant species you see from the canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge is impressive. Unfortunately most are out of focus, as all the visitors…


Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

I wonder what this wild mango fruit tastes like compared to the cultivated varieties. I for one am certain the fruit and the tree itself contains properties…


Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

An incredibly fascinating flower - thick and waxy and extremely tough. This tree grows close to the creek on the grounds of the welcome center of Napo Wildlife…


Ugni myricoides

Ugni myricoides

Native range is Mexico to Bolivia. Ugni…</p><hr class=

Myrcia sp

Myrcia sp

A common shrub seen alongside the path to Roraima. Help me identify it - leave a comment!