Tropical flora

Although I didn't see as many flowers growing in the wild as I had hoped on my trip to Panama and Costa Rica, we did see some and they were beautiful.

This tall tree with gorgeous, fuzzy, bright red flowers is the Water Apple. It does bear an edible fruit, not on the tree at this time.


Passion flower




The orchid is the national flower of Panama.

Emperor Stalk


Torch Ginger


Coffee Beans

Banana