Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

I only found a single flower on this Vernonia cockburniana, but when in bloom it must be a wonderful site with the pink flowers against the whitish leaves.…


Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

Elevation: 183 meters. Endemic. Vernonia…</p><hr class=

Pulicaria stephanocarpa

Pulicaria stephanocarpa

Pulicaria stephanocarpa is a species that in many places dominate the landscape on Socotra. You will encounter it by the road to Dixam, and in huge numbers on…


Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Here I'm taking a short break from exploring the boswellias growing on the cliffs here. I encountered both Boswellia popoviana and Boswellia scopulorum here.…


Morten Ross in search of Boswellia nana

Morten Ross and Boswellia nana

Here I'm take a break in the land of Boswellia nana, the limestone plateau of Socotra's northwest. Elevation:584 meters.


Macledium canum

Macledium canum

My first and only encounter of Macledium canum so far, and although the plentiful winter rains have made sure this individual is vital and healthy, it had no…


Nannoglottis hookeri

Nannoglottis hookeri

Nannoglottis hookeri is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Himalaya to Tibet.