13 Jul 2023
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…
13 Jul 2023
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…
11 Jul 2023
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…
5 Feb 2023
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…
4 Feb 2023
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…
4 Feb 2023
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…
2 Feb 2023
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…
2 Feb 2023
Acridocarpus socotranus
This is the tallest specimen I've encountered on Socotra so far, and it appears very old, with considerable parts dead from past droughts. It has both flowers…
1 Feb 2023
Acridocarpus socotranus
A vibrant and healthy specimen with access to water throughout the year as it is on the banks of the Dirhur canyon where water flows all year. It has survived…