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 individual that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot reach! If the plant is not…
15 Jul 2023
Polygala arillata
Polygala arillata is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 3000 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to…
12 Jul 2023
Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum nobile)
Sikkim Rhubarb is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to South Tibet and North…
12 Jul 2023
Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum nobile)
Sikkim Rhubarb is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to South Tibet and North…
12 Jul 2023
Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum nobile)
Sikkim Rhubarb is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to South Tibet and North…
12 Jul 2023
Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum nobile)
Sikkim Rhubarb is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to South Tibet and North…
12 Jul 2023
Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum nobile)
Sikkim Rhubarb is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to South Tibet and North…
4 Feb 2023
Socotra plant 41 (Cucurbitaceae)
This is the only place I've encountered this species on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the tall cliffs and finds moisture from the water seeping out…