Aechmea sumidourensis Leme, sp. nov. (Figs. 1-4, 5 A-G) J Brom Soc 65(2)87-92. 2015 This new species is morphologically similar to A. distichantha Lemaire, differing by the primary branches with …
Steyerbromelia naquenensis Betancur & Aguirre TYPE: COLOMBIA. Guainia: Mahimachi (currently known as corregimiento departamental Pana-Pana, also previously known as Campo Alegre), Serrania de Naquen, cano Culebra, cerro del helipuerto… This …
Tracing the footsteps of Saint-Hilaire Botanists note a loss of biodiversity, but preserved areas as well, as they retrace an 1822 expedition CARLOS FIORAVANTI | ED. 234 | AUGUST 2015 …
The Golden Dream One man’s fateful dream promised untold wealth, but also carried an ominous warning, writes Kiki Siregar.
Only 20 years late! Pitcairnia macrochlamys treated as a synonym of P. recurvata. Pitcairnia recurvata (Scheidw.) K. Koch, Index Sem. (Berlin) 1857(App.): 4 (1858). Puya recurvata Scheidw., Allg. Gartenzeitung 10: …
How We Created a Monster In the American Southwest The salt cedar is often seen as an un-killable invader. But are humans the real reason this unwanted plant is thriving? …
When hikers need help, who foots the rescue bill? If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it …
19,000: Birds for Sale in Jakarta’s Biggest Markets By RACHEL NUWER A salesmen and his birds in one of Jakarta’s markets. Researchers warned that the trade in wild birds was …
Experience the craggy beauty of Madagascar’s ‘stone forest’ By: Catie Leary (Photo: Dennis van de Water/Shutterstock) There’s no shortage of fascinating places in Madagascar, but one not to miss is …
This Bee Works 50 Times Harder Than the Honey Bee Using blue orchard bees to pollinate crops is an idea with a lot of promise. For one thing, they visit …