Cleome brachycarpa

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.


Cleome brachycarpa UV

Cleome brachycarpa UV

While bright yellow in visible light this flower is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light.Endemic.


Cleome brachycarpa

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…


Cleome brachycarpa

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…


Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

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…


Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

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…


Cleome anomala

Cleome anomala

Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela. -0.361389,-78.149167


Cleome anomala

Cleome anomala

Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela.


Strandvortemelk (Euphorbia palustris)

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…


Strandvortemelk (Euphorbia palustris)

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…