Wild flowers: Kibrahacha (Handroanthus billbergii)

There is no plant that indicates the state of the weather as well as the Kibrahacha. Every year, it is a big question when these trees will ‘feel’ enough rainwater to reveal themselves in an explosion of yellow flowers within a few days. In some years, it is not until well into June that we can really admire the beautiful flowers of this tree.

Wild flowers: the starry flower of the Red Mangrove

The Red Mangrove or Mangel tan (Rhizophora mangel) as it is called in Papiamentu, is known as the mangrove tree with the stilt roots that grows in the salt water of the sea.

Titbits: Nature in March – Bonchi kabai

March is a month of transition. The dry season hits hard, with occasional heavy rain showers that briefly awaken nature, only to then shake its head and return to dry season hibernation.

Wild flowers: Yerba di sas (Jacquemontia nodiflora/ Convolvulus nodiflorus)

Our islands have multiple species of plants that belong to the Morning glory family in the wild. One of the most inconspicuous but also one of the most delicate of them is what we call the Yerba di sas

Titbits: The wonderful world of the roadside

This post is also available in: Dutch (below) If there’s one place most people avoid looking for nature, it’s the roadside. Not because there’s no nature to be found there,…

Wild flowers: the wild Hibiscus

Did you know Curaçao has its very own wild Hibiscus plant called Rosita in Papiamentu or Brazilian rosemallow in English.

Wild flowers: Kaya-kaya (Cleome viscosa)

Kaya-kaya is a herb-like introduced plant to the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao that can often be found along roads or other disturbed areas.

Wild flowers: Yerba di glas – Trompèt (Ipomoea incarnata)

Large, lilac to light pink flowers bloom beautifully in the early morning hours and close as soon as the daytime temperature rises and direct sunlight shines on them.

Titbits | Nature in January – On the way to a flowering explosion

Agave plants are an indispensable part of our mondi (local forest and wild spaces) and our gardens. They are an essential part of the ecology of our semi-arid islands

Wild flowers: Priva lappulacea

The flora of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao has many species that are often considered as mere pests or weeds when growing in undesired locations. Catstongue is a very good example.

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