Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

A very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to pick. Native range is Africa, Arabia to…


Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

This tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is a popular fruit. Unfortunately I have yet to…


Combretum mellifluum

Combretum mellifluum

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.


Combretum mellifluum

Combretum mellifluum

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.


White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

Native range is subtropical and tropical America, west tropical Africa to Angola. Santa Cruz,Galapagos,-0.741672, -90.307145


White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

Native range is subtropical and tropical America, west tropical Africa to Angola. Santa Cruz,Galapagos,-0.741672, -90.307145


Spiny bush (Scutia spicata var pauciflora)

Spiny bush (Scutia spicata var pauciflora)

Endemic to Galapagos. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497


Spiny bush (Scutia spicata var pauciflora)

Spiny bush (Scutia spicata var pauciflora)

Endemic to Galapagos. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497


Rød skogsmaur (Formica rufa)

Rød skogsmaur (Formica rufa)

I Delignsdalen like før Bjørnsrud står en enorm maurtue. Den har stått her i mange tiår og viser ingen tegn til svekkelse. Det merkelige er at den ligger…