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…
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.
13 Jul 2023
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica) is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central…
13 Jul 2023
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)
Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica) is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central…
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
Swertia hookeri
Swertia hookeri is found in Sikkim's temperate to subalpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Central & East Himalaya to…
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.