- Chose one, if you like of exotic flowers -
Three exotic flowers also captured at the Botanic Garden.
Couroupita guianensis
Known as Abricó de macaco (Monkey apricot) is a very ornamental tree, originating from the Amazon rainforest.
The flowers curiously emerge from the trunk, exude an intense scent and are attractive to bees and wasps , who are in charge of pollination. Flowering can last throughout the year, but is most intense in spring and summer.
Etlingera elatior
The Bastão do Imperador (Emperor's staff) is a species of ginger, with very flashy and showy flowers, originating from Southeast Asia.
The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and some insects. Its bracts are edible and are on the list of ingredients of typical Thai cuisine.
A beautiful bromeliad flower still in gestation. Unfortunately I don't know the ID.
Amazing color contrast between buds and the plant stem.
- Chose one, if you like of exotic flowers -
Three exotic flowers also captured at the Botanic Garden.
Couroupita guianensis
Known as Abricó de macaco (Monkey apricot) is a very ornamental tree, originating from the Amazon rainforest.
The flowers curiously emerge from the trunk, exude an intense scent and are attractive to bees and wasps , who are in charge of pollination. Flowering can last throughout the year, but is most intense in spring and summer.
Etlingera elatior
The Bastão do Imperador (Emperor's staff) is a species of ginger, with very flashy and showy flowers, originating from Southeast Asia.
The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and some insects. Its bracts are edible and are on the list of ingredients of typical Thai cuisine.
A beautiful bromeliad flower still in gestation. Unfortunately I don't know the ID.
Amazing color contrast between buds and the plant stem.