18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot…
12 Jul 2023
Meconopsis simplicifolia
Meconopsis simplicifolia is found in Sikkim's alpine biome, up to 5300 meters elevation. The flower varies from light-blue to purple. Elevation: 4831 meters.…
12 Jul 2023
Prickly Blue Poppy (Meconopsis horridula)
Prickly Blue Poppy (Meconopsis horridula) is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5800 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Central & East…
12 Jul 2023
Prickly Blue Poppy (Meconopsis horridula)
Prickly Blue Poppy (Meconopsis horridula) is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5800 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Central & East…