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.…


Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Native range is Somalia & Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.


Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Elevation: 16 meters. Native range is Somalia & Socotra.


Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Native range is Somalia & Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.


Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)

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…


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.


Geranium donianum

Geranium donianum

Geranium donianum is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4483 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to West &…


Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Here I'm eating lunch after exploring the amazingly rich flora. Elevation: 4076 meters.


Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Here I'm surrounded by Sikkim Cowslips (Primula sikkimensis) and Rhododendrons in subalpine Sikkim, India. Elevation: 3953 meters.