18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young individual that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot reach! If the plant is not…
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
Socotra plant 41 (Cucurbitaceae)
This is the only place I've encountered this species on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the tall cliffs and finds moisture from the water seeping out…
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…