Monday, October 21, 2024

Peru 2024 - Part 6 - Upper Amazon - Flora

Sunday, 22 September through Sunday, 29 September 2024

A mere sampling of the diverse flora of the Amazon river basin.

Giant lily pads

There are several noteworthy items in this photo. First, the Great Egret at the water’s edge. Second, the high-water mark on the tree. Third, the bromeliads in that tree.

A closer view of the bromeliads.

Lon standing next to a large Ficus (fig) tree.

A sinewy vine.

A particularly twisted vine.

Don’t brush up against (or worse, lean against) this thorny tree!

I loved the pattern on this bark.

Cross-section of banana tree trunk.

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