Páramo Plant In Colombia

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pitter, Oct 23, 2010.

  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    This was growing in a "Páramo" environment somewhere around eight or nine thousand feet. Any ideas?
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Those are Joyapas - this would make them either Psammisia or Thibaudia (there are 100's of species). P. ulbrichiana is a pretty close match. Once the berries are mature, they're edibles.
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Once again I thank you very much Lorax.
     
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