Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps ssp. melanauchen)

Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps ssp. melanauchen)

This location was full of bird song from the black-crowned sparrow-lark and other bird species. Most of Socotra is rather silent in regards to bird sounds. You…


Phlegmariurus nudus

Phlegmariurus nudus

On the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you’ll find the only sturdy man-made construction – a bridge painted in white. From here you…


Lycopodium thyoides

Lycopodium thyoides

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Mexico to southern South America.


Myk kråkefot (Lycopodium clavatum)

Myk kråkefot (Lycopodium clavatum)

Karakteristisk to-delt sporeaks som vokser fra en lang stilk. Stri kråkefot har kun et enkelt sporeaks per stilk.. 60.2578,11.5078 


Lusegress (Huperzia selago)

Lusegras (Huperzia selago)

Like ved Nydammen nord for Gjersjøen kom jeg over denne fantastiske samlingen lusegress - den største samling av arten jeg har kommet over så langt.……


Phlegmariurus hystrix

Phlegmariurus hystrix

One of several species of Lycopodium at this altitude. Looks like spruce! Altitude 3450 metres. Native range is Colombia and Ecuador.