The Pico Co Grande (Great Dog Peak), a towering needle-shaped volcanic peak, was probably the trip’s highlight. The Bom Sucesso, the island’s highest natural mountain, was only a few metres away, overlooking the lovely settlement of Bombay. The lush green woods, mangroves, and Savannah grasslands cover an area of around 235 square kilometres, accounting for about 30% of the island’s total area.Īs we progressed farther into the park, we came across numerous waterfalls, the pristine waters that could be seen pouring down the mountain slopes to the beaches. This iconic park is magnificent in and of itself. It took us around 2 hours to walk from the herbarium to Obo National Park. The forest’s serenity was only broken by the occasional calls of birds and insects and our own footsteps as we inspected the foliage, as there were no businesses or tourists in sight. I spotted a few run-down houses with residents caring for their vegetable gardens. The guide immediately identified 17 types of Orchids among the 129 species that thrive on the islands.ĭuring the peak summer months of June to August, the entire herbal garden put on a dazzling show of vibrant and intensely coloured blooms. Purifying, antibacterial, antifungal, and deodorant characteristics make it popular in local traditional pharmacopeia. However, this bloom is not unique to this region I believe it also thrives in regions of Indonesia, where the plant’s stem is used in local cuisine. The Porcelain Rose is the official flower of the Republic of So Tomé and Principe, and it represents the unusual aspect of the interesting twin islands. Only sunny open terraced environments with plenty of sunlight and water are suitable for growing the plant. According to the book, the conical-shaped flower acquires an orange-red color with yellow borders as it grows, and when it opens, it erupts into beautiful pink petals. Long, bright green leaves are supported by robust stems securely fixed to the ground, making it a unique plant.
I discovered six-foot-tall Porcelain Rose plants flourishing exuberantly over the herbarium as we navigated the dense undergrowth. According to the guide, the Porcelain Rose, like the ginger, belonged to the Zingiberaceae family.
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