10/31/2017 FANTASTIC BEASTLY FORESTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM Fantastic Beastly Forests & where to find them... The upland central forests of Mauritius provide a unique endemic habitat for a high number of endemic plants and animals. As part of the natural ecosystem, several strangling fig species (Ficus) are occasionally seen in their mid strangling phases. This particular photo is of an endemic ebony tree, Diospyros tessellaria, which is being strangled by Ficus rubra. The ebony tree may be as old as 500 yrs, and has probably had its figgy companion
Fantastic Beastly Forests & where to find them... The upland central forests of Mauritius provide a unique endemic habitat for a high number of endemic plants and animals. As part of the natural ecosystem, several strangling fig species (Ficus) are occasionally seen in their mid strangling phases. This particular photo is of an endemic ebony tree, Diospyros tessellaria, which is being strangled by Ficus rubra. The ebony tree may be as old as 500 yrs, and has probably had its figgy companion
09/27/2017 FANTASTICAL FORESTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM: Mauritius. One of the Jewels in the crown of Mauritius, must surely be its mighty forests - or what is left of them. The whole world is responsible for the welfare of the planet's forests. Action on the island of Mauritius has a proven track record of success when it comes to renovating primary forests which have been under attack from invasive, exotic plant and animal species. The hard efforts from numerous parties & championed by the National Parks Ministry Departments on the island, is a fine example
One of the Jewels in the crown of Mauritius, must surely be its mighty forests - or what is left of them. The whole world is responsible for the welfare of the planet's forests. Action on the island of Mauritius has a proven track record of success when it comes to renovating primary forests which have been under attack from invasive, exotic plant and animal species. The hard efforts from numerous parties & championed by the National Parks Ministry Departments on the island, is a fine example
09/24/2017 HUMMINGBIRD BRAIN EATING PRAYING MANTIS! Although unrelated directly to plants, this shows an awesome piece of primitive adaptability to opportunity by a humble creature. CHECK OUT THE LINK FOR THE FULL GRUESOME STORY!
Although unrelated directly to plants, this shows an awesome piece of primitive adaptability to opportunity by a humble creature. CHECK OUT THE LINK FOR THE FULL GRUESOME STORY!
09/23/2017 MAGICAL MADEIRA BOTANICAL ADVENTURE: Michael Benedito offers a few stunning pictures of these magical forests & their botanical treasures Amazing forest interior. The focal plant is a giant Ranunculus cortusifolia
BOTANICAL ADVENTURE: Michael Benedito offers a few stunning pictures of these magical forests & their botanical treasures Amazing forest interior. The focal plant is a giant Ranunculus cortusifolia
02/04/2017 FANTASTIC RARE FORESTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM: Rare coastal ridge forest: Cheratin, Malaysia east coast. Deep breath and enjoy the tranquility..
01/31/2017 BADULA OVALIFOLIA BADULA OVALIFOLIA: FANTASTIC RARE PLANTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM An endemic small tree from Mauritius. Critically Endangered. Thought to be extinct. Rediscovered by Wayne Page & Gabriel D'Argnet, August 1996
BADULA OVALIFOLIA: FANTASTIC RARE PLANTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM An endemic small tree from Mauritius. Critically Endangered. Thought to be extinct. Rediscovered by Wayne Page & Gabriel D'Argnet, August 1996
09/28/2016 Tuti-Fruiti Design! JUST ADD COLOUR! : GARDEN DESIGNS SEEN IN A NEW LIGHT.....SOME TUTI-FRUITI MIXES BY WAYNE SIMON PAGE