The Hanging Crab Claw, also known as Heliconia rostrata, is a species of the Heliconia genus of plants, which is native to Central and South America, including the Amazon rainforest. It is a tropical perennial plant that grows as a herbaceous perennial, and it’s known for its striking, brightly colored bracts that resemble the claw of a crab. The plant can grow as a shrub or small tree, and it can reach heights of up to 6 meters.
A section of flooded rain forest in the Amazonas Region of Colombia. Up to one-third of Colombia resides in...
Shaman in the Amazon are known for inducing altered states of consciousness. They do this by entering a trance...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is native to East Asia, but has ben cultivated and naturalized in the Amazon rainforest.
Victoria Amazonica is a giant species of lily. They inhabit swampy areas of the Amazon rainforest. Pictured is a...
Puerto Nariño is the second biggest town in the Amazonas department of Colombia. It is a lot smaller than...
Blue and Yellow Macaws are known for their impressive size and with their unusual colour. Because of this, they...
A small settlement on the banks of the Amazon River in the Amazonas region of Colombia. In view is...
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