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Flowering Miconia stenostachya observed on the summit of El Tucuche, Trinidad, WI.

Author:  Published Date: November 29, 2021

Numerous Miconia stenostachya plants were observed during a hike to the top. Before this, members of the Botany Group puzzled while identifying a close-up photograph of the same species; they were able to narrow down to the Melastomataceae family due to the checkered veins in leaves.

Author: Linton Arneaud

Linton Arneaud (PhD. Environmental Biology) is the Vice President of the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists Club (TTFNC); and the Manager of Trinbago Eco-environment Consulting (TEeC) - a private company that provides expertise in Tropical Forest Ecosystems, Environmental Health Remediation, Sustainable Resources, Biodiversity, Conservation, Endangered Plant Species, and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA). Linton is also the Botany Group Coordinator for the TTFNC and an avid Naturalist.