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.
Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are...
View of the main street in Puerto Nariño. This settlement lies in the Amazon region of Colombia on the...
Looking very much like a huge indoor plant, this fine specimen was spotted growing from the bank of the...
The main street in a small Amazonian settlement in southern Colombia. This area of the Amazon is called ‘The...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is native to East Asia, but has ben cultivated and naturalized in the Amazon rainforest.
Zooming in on a Woolly Monkey spotted in the Colombian Amazon. Also known as woolly spider monkeys, they are...
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