Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)

Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)

Spurred Gentian is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central Asia to China and…


Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)

Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)

Spurred Gentian is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Central Asia to China and…


Swertia hookeri

Swertia hookeri

Swertia hookeri is found in Sikkim's temperate to subalpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Central & East Himalaya to…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of the face of the rock, it has…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of the face of the rock, it has…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of the face of the rock, it has…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a common species on Socotra, wherever there is water, which translates to cracks and crevices, often on vertical canyon walls (wadis) were there is…


Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

The Red-veined Dropwing is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated island.


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a common species on Socotra, wherever there is water, which translates to cracks and crevices, often on vertical canyon walls (wadis) were there is…