Peru

[cushinc]

Does anyone have any idea what kind of plants one can find in peru? I may be down there soon..
thanks
Cody

 

[Khai]

Mostly the Green kind.

 

[Alvin Meister]

Heliamphora possibly, I'll have to look that up. They live on the top of mountains though, so you might have some trouble.

 

[Martin]

Definitly no Heliamphora ! (they grow in Venezuela and the border to Brasilia)

I have been in Peru (and some other countries) three years ago but didn't watch out for carnivorous plants.

It is a phantastic country. I would highly recommend the Inka trail (without porters !), Chan Chan, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, the Amazonas and the Huarascan area.
It is a country where you can spent 3 months hiking and it still will remain interesting.
Many, many, many things to see and friendly people, a nice climate (in the highlands) and a beautiful country overall.

I avoided the 8 million people city Lima and its slums.

have fun

Martin

 

[CP2k]

The newly described Drosera peruensis can be found in Peru. Heliamphora is found in Venezuela.

 

[Guest]

This D.peruensis has apparently only been recorded in 1 location, so, if you are lucky enough to go there, be very careful not to damage the population. Of course, if you are able to collect a small portion of seed (a few flowers worth), I am very interested. This plant should be in cultivation....

Also of interest in Peru is D.chrysolepis, typically known from Brazil.

SundewMatt