Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)

Elevation: 263 meters. Native range is Cape Verde, Sahara to Tanzania and Northwest India, Angola to South Africa.


Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia cordata)

Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia cordata)

Houttuynia cordata is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1665 meters. Native range is Himalaya to Temperate…


Rødflangre (Epipactis atrorubens)

Rødflangre (Epipactis atrorubens)

Det er alltid oppmuntrende å finne orkideer i sitt nærområde, og dette eksemplaret er av de aller flotteste jeg har funnet. Jeg har funnet både rødflangre og…


Nattfiol (Platanthera bifolia)

Nattfiol (Platanthera bifolia)

Jeg har i mange år fulgt med på flere bestander av nattfiol i mitt nærområde. Flere planter har desverre blitt borte, spesielt de langs Ingierstrandveien, og…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

A really old individual holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large specimens found in sands of Arher.


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

This species thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full potential and seem to never shed their leaves. Also…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

This species quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also in bloom. The…


Zygophyllum paulayanum

Zygophyllum paulayanum

I encountered many of this species in Homhil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat unpleasant to handle, but the goats finds it very…