“The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom”

Theodore Roosevelt

ABOUT

Mateusz Wrazidlo - mechanical engineer by trade, plant geek by heart.

Since 2003, starting at the age of just 9 he’s been nurturing his passion for rare (especially carnivorous) plants, keeping a particular focus on the montane flora of the Guiana Highlands.

Avid horticulturist and explorer, Mateusz has been expanding his knowledge of the botanical world combining practical experiences growing demanding species in his conservatory and learning about their natural environments during numerous expeditions.

Co-organizer and member of multiple botanical expeditions with focus on documenting rare plants and learning about their habitats, including locations such as Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Svalbard or Borneo.

Now a PhD candidate at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland.

Fellow of The Explorers Club (FI’22) and the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS).