Imagine a 35-40 m tall tree species, growing in a lush valley on a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean. … More
Tag: taxonomy
Nymphaea thermarum
Do you remember one of my previous blogs, in which I tell the fascinating story of the rediscovery of the … More
Jellyfish tree
The Jellyfish tree Medusagyne oppositifolia Baker is a rare and most unusual tree which is endemic to the Seychelles, an … More
The most painful plant in the world
If you are an outdoor person and you read this blog in Australia, it is not too unlikely that you … More
Golden currant
“On the banks of the Missouri and Columbia. Flowers in close racemes, beautiful golden-yellow: berries red or brown, of an … More
Amborella trichopoda
I am always fascinated to see plant species which feature on postage stamps. A great example is a stamp, issued … More
Let’s go to Fiji…
Have you ever been to Fiji? In this case, it is well possible that you have paid your beer, or … More
The re-discovery of the Kaoko Spurflower
The Kaokoveld is a remote, very sparsely populated region in north-western Namibia. Travelling in the Kaokoveld is not easy, and … More