One-third of Colombia’s area sits in the Upper Amazon region. Pictured is the Amazon River at dusk near the settlement of Leticia. Access here is by plane because there are no connecting roads to the rest of the country.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is native to East Asia, but has ben cultivated and naturalized in the Amazon rainforest.
View of Puerto Nariño in the Amazon region of Colombia. Settlements like this have no road access. Instead, access is...
Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are...
A small clearing in the Amazon rainforest with a home in view. This location is on the banks of...
Victoria Amazonica is a giant species of lily. They inhabit swampy areas of the Amazon rainforest. Pictured is a...
Looking very much like a huge indoor plant, this fine specimen was spotted growing from the bank of the...
A common in flower in Colombia. If you know the name of this species, please leave a comment.
