Worsleya rayneri habitat

This picture shows the giant domed-shaped granitic rock where Worlseya rayneri is native to. Large colonies of bulbs are found growing on the middle slope on the left hand side of the image.

This picture shows the steepness (over 70 deg) of the slope on which Worsleya is found growing (patch of bluish-green plants near the top of the slope). These slopes are inaccessible.

Occasionally, one or two seedlings are found growing on the lower slopes, among grass in shallow soil pockets. This picture shows a seedling of about 8 years old.

Dennis Tsang (29 Jun 2003)
Hong Kong