4 Feb 2023
Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa UV
While bright yellow in visible light this flower is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light.Endemic.
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting flowers, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. In a few…
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting plants, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. Up close you…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
Perhaps the first you'll notice when you come to Fazenda San Fransico are all the Rheas leisurely strolling around the farm - some very close to the buildings…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
At this level the rhea's head is small compared to the body of the parrot. When I look at its facial expression I can't help but giggle - it's so cute! Rheas…
29 Nov 2011
Cleome anomala
Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela. -0.361389,-78.149167
16 Jul 2011
Strandvortemelk (Euphorbia palustris)
Fruktene til strandvortemelken er ikke akkurat glatte og fine kuler. Det er som om temaet er høye og så mange rugler som mulig. Assosiasjoner til vorter er…
6 Jul 2011
Strandvortemelk (Euphorbia palustris)
Som navnet tilsier er det noe som minner om melk i denne planten, og det er utseende på saften! Om planten blir skadet flommer den melkehvite og giftige…