18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot…
14 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Habenaria socotrana is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in…
13 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Native range of Habenaria socotrana is Socotra and North Somalia. Elevation: 579 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
This is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in altitudes…
13 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
This is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in altitudes…
19 Jul 2023
Diplomeris hirsuta
Diplomeris hirsuta is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome. Elevation: 210 meters. Native range is Himalaya to South Central China.
18 Jul 2023
Crepidium khasianum
Crepidium khasianum is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome.
Elevation: 1514 meters.
Native range is Nepal to China and North Mainland Southeast Asia.
17 Jul 2023
Crepidium acuminatum
Crepidium acuminatum is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 3100 meters altitude. Elevation: 1851 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent…