14 Dec 2023
Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)
Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura) is a variable species that can be difficult to identify as the flower comes in cream, yellow or orange seen here. I've…
13 Jul 2023
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica) is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central…
13 Jul 2023
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica) is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central…
11 Jul 2023
Swertia hookeri
Swertia hookeri is found in Sikkim's temperate to subalpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Central & East Himalaya to…
15 Feb 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…
5 Feb 2023
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
Persian violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of…