Trichodesma laxiflorum

Trichodesma laxiflorum

Elevation: 733 meters. Endemic.


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.…


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 584…


Heliotropium balfourii

Heliotropium balfourii

There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. Heliotropium balfourii is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation:…


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.


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 579 meters


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in places in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra. Endemic. Elevation: 625 meters.


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 583…


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Elevation: 515 meters Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra.


Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

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