While hiking in Trinidad, I came upon this plant on the side of a
mountain. (Rainforest type climate.)

http://70.87.81.162/~seidbd/Graphics...rainforest.jpg

It looks like a flower, but it was ... er... crispy. Any idea
what it is?

Please email me at: rather than answer here, as I
am not a regular viewer of this group.

Thanks,
M. Board