17 Dec 2023
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.…
15 Dec 2023
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…
13 Dec 2023
Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
Here on Socotra's northeastern limestone plateau you'll find a Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) here and there, some toppled over by past cyclones, and…
13 Dec 2023
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…
14 Jul 2023
Saxifraga georgei
Saxifraga georgei is found in Sikkim's alpine biomes. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Central & East Himalaya to China.