Socotra startrails

Socotra startrails

I will never forget the 2 days I had on top of Socotra in the Haghier mountains. This is the highest of them all - Skand - looking west. At this time there's…


African Boxwood (Myrsine africana)

African Boxwood (Myrsine africana)

A most peculiar inflorescence, but with with very attractive color! I found only two plants with this stage of flowering and fresh leaves seen here – all other…


African Boxwood (Myrsine africana)

African Boxwood (Myrsine africana)

A most peculiar inflorescence, but with with very attractive color! I found only two plants with this stage of flowering - all other were passed bloom. Again…


Skand at night, Socotra

Skand at night, Socotra

A starry sky seen from the highest parts of Socotra, an amazing end to an amazing day. I wish I had many more nights in the Haghier (also called Haggeher or…


Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) UV

Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) UV

Foemina Pimpernel is brighter in UV than in visible light, but the center is less prominent and the yellow stamens are very dark.


Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina)

Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina)

Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through…


Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina)

Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina)

Foemina Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through…