From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . moist atmo-sphere combined with a moderate temperature formthe most favourable conditions for the growi,h of thesedelicate cryptogamic epiphytes. Numerous floweringplants, especially begonias and acanthacias. minglewith the ferns, so that many of the branches formveritable gardens in miniature. (Illus. 199, 200.) We crossed a clear rivulet, and on the tree trunksthrown across it grew tree ferns with their slim blackstalks and bright green fronds, truly the most charm-ing sight in the w
From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . moist atmo-sphere combined with a moderate temperature formthe most favourable conditions for the growi,h of thesedelicate cryptogamic epiphytes. Numerous floweringplants, especially begonias and acanthacias. minglewith the ferns, so that many of the branches formveritable gardens in miniature. (Illus. 199, 200.) We crossed a clear rivulet, and on the tree trunksthrown across it grew tree ferns with their slim blackstalks and bright green fronds, truly the most charm-ing sight in the whole jungle. In one place we tra-versed a narrow ridge, with deep ravines on eachside. The forest gradually changed, and the beautifultrees gave place to gnarled varieties \^ith wide tops;in the undergrowi;h the bushes became fewer, andwere mingled with flowering plants w4th soft herba-ceous stems. We had reached the home of the acan-thaciae, of which one specially beautiful variety withcrimson blossoms might at a little distance be mistakenfor a rhododendron. We chmbed slowly upwards in a dripping fog,. 203. Pasture region of the peak with a secondary crater to the northof the main summit.
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