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…
13 Dec 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
Most of the Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica) I have encountered have been heavily browsed by goats, and this individual is no exception, except that…
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
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica), found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs…
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…
12 Nov 2018
Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)
A common species in Costa Rica, and a frequent visitor to easy meals provided by humans - just like the squirrels in Europe and North America, except it is not…
8 Sep 2017
Skarp rustbrunpigg (Hydnellum peckii)
En "blødende" skarp rustbrunpigg (Hydnellum peckii)! Mangfoldet og antallet sopp som vokser i skogen nå er mer enn jeg kan huske på flere tiår. Det er helt…
9 Nov 2016
Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
This is a terribly lonely tortoise. It was removed from its homeland of Madagascar decades ago to this island (Bird Island) when the island was a coconut and…