Polylepis in the nature reserve of Huascarán (Peru). Quenual (Polylepis sp - Parc naturel de Huascarán - Pérou).

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Polylepis (Polylepis sp) near to the lagoon of Llanganuco (12,628 ft above sea-level - Huaraz region - nature reserve of Huascarán - Ancash - Peru). The tree genus Polylepis is endemic in Peru. This rarity occurs at altitudes of up to 12,000 feet. The tree has an orange coloured bark that peels in sheets, and is the host to epiphytes: the "tillandsias" (Bromelia sp). Polarizing filter. "Quenuals" (Polylepis sp) près de lagune de Llanganuco (altitude 3850 m). Ces arbres, très rares, servent de support à des plantes épiphytes: les "tillandsias" (Bromelia sp) et ne poussent qu'au dessus de 3000 m. Région de Huaraz (parc naturel de Huascarán - Ancash - Pérou). Filtre polarisant.

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Location: Llanganuco Huaraz region nature reserve of Huascarán Ancash Peru
Photo credit: © Emmanuel LATTES / Alamy / Afripics
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