15 Dec 2023
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.…
13 Dec 2023
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.
12 Dec 2023
Iphigenia socotrana
My first encounter of Iphigenia socotrana, and what a perfect specimen! 22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra, and with it extreme amounts of rain inundated…
12 Jul 2023
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 &…
11 Jul 2023
Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim
Here I'm eating lunch after exploring the amazingly rich flora. Elevation: 4076 meters.
11 Jul 2023
Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim
Here I'm surrounded by Sikkim Cowslips (Primula sikkimensis) and Rhododendrons in subalpine Sikkim, India. Elevation: 3953 meters.
10 Jul 2023
Geranium polyanthes
Geranium polyanthes is found in Sikkim's subtropical to alpine biomes to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China and…
10 Jul 2023
Geranium polyanthes
Geranium polyanthes is found in Sikkim's subtropical to alpine biomes to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3198 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China and…