A species of Yarumo which lines the banks of some tropical rivers. Photo from an island in the Amazon River between Colombia and Peru. In context at www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/flora/rosales/index.html
The white topped foliage of Yarumo Plateado, a feature of the highlands from Colombia to Peru. Photo from a helicopter over the Condor Range near Peru/Ecuador border. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/rosales/index.html
Cecropia obtusifolia showing its red floral bracts in the Sarapiqui Valley of Costa Rica. This is one of the species known as Snakewood Tree. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/rosales/index.html