The Magnificent Papaya

18 June 2013 0 Comments 3 tags
If you had to pick a tree that best represented the tropics, which one would it be? While there are ...

Skyflower or Pigeon Berry

27 May 2013 0 Comments 3 tags
The exciting and ultimately heartbreaking events of the past three weeks (the laying of eggs, their successful hatching, and the ...

Heliconia Rostrata

13 May 2013 0 Comments 1 tag
Every time I look at a Heliconia rostrata flower, commonly referred to as “hanging lobster claw”, I am instantly reminded ...

Flame of the Forest

24 October 2012 0 Comments 1 tag
Delonix regia has a number of common names, including Flamboyant Tree, Flame of the Forest or Royal Poinciana. It seems ...

Yellow Garden Mushroom

17 May 2011 2 Comments 2 tags
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii is a fairly common mushroom found in many tropical and subtropical regions, while in temperate climate it can ...