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…

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16 Dec 2023

Shorthorn Kitespider (Gasteracantha sanguinolenta)

Elevation: 733 meters.

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16 Dec 2023

Shorthorn Kitespider (Gasteracantha sanguinolenta)

Elevation: 733 meters.

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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.…

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15 Dec 2023

Argiope sector

Elevation: 139 meters.

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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.

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13 Dec 2023

Argiope sector

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13 Jul 2023

Winged Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum armatum)

Winged Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum armatum) is found in Sikkim's temperate forests. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to Temperate East…

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11 Jul 2023

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

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

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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.

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