17 Dec 2023
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected…
10 Jul 2023
Buddleja colvilei
Buddleja colvilei is found in Sikkim's subtropical to alpine biomes to 5000 meters elevation.
Elevation: 3198 meters.
Native range is Himalaya to China.
5 Feb 2023
Scrophularia arguta
I encountered this Scrophularia arguta close to a vertical cliff that blocks the sun for many months of the year where only the early morning rays reach the…
26 Apr 2018
Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)
An orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…
26 Apr 2018
Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)
Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…
5 Feb 2015
Campylanthus spinosus
Campylanthus spinosus is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
5 Feb 2015
Campylanthus spinosus UV
Campylanthus spinosus is quite dark in UV and very prominent on the otherwise bright plant and rocks.
5 Feb 2015
Campylanthus spinosus
Campylanthus spinosus is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
3 Feb 2015
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum is densely glandular on almost all of the plant. This keeps goats and insects away, and I have a great specimen to admire!
3 Feb 2015
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
I found many interesting plant species growing on the steep cliffs on the way to the gorgeous Shuab beach of west Socotra. This camptoloma lyperiiflorum seems…