Cape Koko Tree (Maytenus lucida)

Cape Koko Tree (Maytenus lucida)

Elevation: 14 meters. Native range of cape koko tree (Maytenus lucida) is Western Cape


Rock Candlewood (Maytenus oleoides)

Rock Candlewood (Maytenus oleoides)

Elevation: 772 meters. Native range of rock candlewood (Maytenus oleoides) is Cape Provinces.


Parnassia nubicola

Parnassia nubicola

Parnassia nubicolais found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3468 meters. Native range is East Afghanistan to China.


Heatwave and only one tree for shade

A herd finding shade under a lone tree

These Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) are huddled together, not for warmth, but in desperation for shade. This was the only tree standing in a vast stretch…