Sikkim plant (Asteraceae)
Elevation: 3920 meters.
Elevation: 3920 meters.
Nannoglottis hookeri is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Himalaya to Tibet.
Nannoglottis hookeri is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Himalaya to Tibet.
Elevation: 3721 meters.
Aster albescens is found in Sikkim’s subtropical to biomes to 4000 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Northeast Pakistan to Central China and North Myanmar.
Allardia glabra is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 6000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to Central Asia and Himalaya.
Elevation: 4831 meters.
Elevation: 4831 meters.
Cremanthodium decaisnei is found in sikkim’s alpine biome to 5400 meters elevation. Elevation: 4483 meters. Native range is a Northeast Pakistan to China.
Elevation: 4483 meters.
Cirsium eriophoroides is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4700 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is East Himalaya to China and Myanmar.
Cirsium eriophoroides is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4700 meters elevation. Elevation: 3428 meters. Native range is East Himalaya to China and Myanmar.
Elevation: 3198 meters.
The Himalayan Fleabane is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4800 meters elevation. Elevation: 2973 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to China.
Similar to Ragwort, and conspicuously left alone by the livestock as it is poisonous to them. Elevation: 2973 meters.
Ligularia mortonii is found in Sikkim’s subalpine biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central & Eeast Himalaya.
Ligularia mortonii is found in Sikkim’s subalpine biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central & Eeast Himalaya.
Saussurea andersonii is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4400 meters elevation. Elevation: 3789 meters. Native range is East Himalaya to China.
Tanacetum atkinsonii is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3789 meters. Native range is East Himalaya to Tibet.
Elevation: 3789 meters.
Elevation: 3320 meters.
A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and growing to its full potential and one day filled with inflorescences. The vertical cliffs of Socotra are safe havens for many species that otherwise would have been browsed by the goats, leaving their growth stunted and the species almost unrecognizable. According to A G Miller and M Morris […]
A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and seemingly at its full potential. The vertical cliffs of Socotra are safe havens for many species that otherwise would have been browsed by the goats, leaving their growth stunted and the species almost unrecognizable. According to A G Miller and M Morris this is a species restricted to […]
A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and seemingly at its full potential. The vertical cliffs of Socotra are safe havens for many species that otherwise would have been browsed by the goats, leaving their growth stunted and the species almost unrecognizable. According to A G Miller and M Morris this is a species restricted to […]
A tree that is thriving in a crack in the wall of Dirhur canyon of Socotra. My first and only encounter of this rare species. Endemic.
Euryops arabicus is a common species from around 600 meters elevation to the peaks of Haghier mountains. You will likely see it first as you ascend from the coast towards Dixam, where they grow in high numbers alongside the road. This is shot in the Firhmin Forest, where they are also commonly seen.
A common species from around 600 meters elevation and to the peaks of Haghier mountains. You will likely see it first as you ascend from the coast towards Dixam, where they grow in high numbers alongside the road. This is shot in the Firhmin Forest, where they are also commonly seen. You can see the […]
Found in the upper parts of Firhmin forest. Elevation: 668 meters. Endemic.
Found in the upper parts of Firhmin forest. Elevation: 668 meters. Endemic.
This is a conspicuous species growing densely alongside the road to Dixam. As soon as you start your ascent you will see them, and in locations with sufficient water they will grow to large and bushy specimens seen here. Endemic.
This is a conspicuous species growing densely alongside the road to Dixam. As soon as you start your ascent you will see them, and in locations with sufficient water they will grow to large and bushy specimens seen here. Endemic.
Very dull in UV compared to the many color variations in visible light. Endemic.
Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy plants of this species under some trees, which was a relief as all the previous I saw on the way up here were either drooping from lack of water or were browsed by goats. Endemic.
Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy plants of this species under some trees, which was a relief as all the previous I saw on the way up here were either drooping from lack of water or were browsed by goats. Endemic.
Dark center opposed to the all-yellow appearance in visible light – a typical Asteraceae! Endemic.
The wooly leaves makes this plant easy to identify year round. Endemic.
As I was getting closer to the highest of the Haghier (or Haggeher) mountains – Skand (or Skand) – I noticed this plant with wooly leaves, but none with flowers, or at least none with fresh flowers. On the very top of Socotra, on Skand, I did find some that still not past blooming. Again […]
Libinhania rosulata is a cushion plant, but appears here to be a small tree! This is deceptive as as closer look reveals it’s two species, where the libinhania rosulata is growing atop a dead and unknown species. How the libinhania rosulata has been able to grow for so long atop another plant is really interesting […]
The tiny flowers are dark in UV light compared to the mellow cream in visible light. Endemic.
With or without flowers, I find this plant really beautiful as it spreads out over the rocks of Socotras highest peaks. This was one of very few with inflorescences – on the very highest mountain of Socotra – Skand. Endemic.
As the island of Socotra is basically one big goat farm, there are very few plants that are not consumed, or at least stunted by their grazing. Several plant species are venomous while others emit sticky or foul tasting juice. This species has no such defense and is eaten by goats. Thus I was looking […]
No surprise for this Asteraceae – dark in the center opposed to all yellow in visible light.
At around 700 meter elevation this species start to appear alongside the road to Dixam, and on the plateau they are in some places so dense you can see the yellow of the flowers from far away.
Resembles helichrysum gracilipes, but I’ve not found documentation on a wide variation on the inflorescence or leaves – only color variation of pink to white flowers. This one has a symmetrical flower, opposed to asymmetrical or zygomorphic in gracilipes, and leaf-tip (on stem) is pointed, opposed to rounded on gracilipes Please help me identify it […]
A slender and fragile plant with flowers I’m surprised were not eaten by the goats. I found it on my way to Hoq cave – quite close to the opening, so moisture was still available for the plants to complete flowering.
A slender and fragile plant with flowers I’m surprised were not eaten by the goats. I found it on my way to Hoq cave – quite close to the opening, so moisture was still available for the plants to complete flowering.
Resembles helichrysum gracilipes, but I’ve not found documentation on a wide variation on the inflorescence or leaves – only color variation of pink to white flowers. This one has asymmetrical flower, opposed to asymmetrical or zygomorphic in gracilipes. I found it on my way to Hoq cave – quite close to the opening, so moisture […]
Resembles helichrysum gracilipes, but I’ve not found documentation on a wide variation on the inflorescence or leaves – only color variation of pink to white flowers. This one has asymmetrical flower, opposed to asymmetrical or zygomorphic in gracilipes. I found it on my way to Hoq cave – quite close to the opening, so moisture […]
Nothing unusual in UV for this species. Please help me with positive id – leave a comment 🙂
Resembles balfourii and paulayanum, but don’t have any reference on foliage. Please help me with positive id – leave a comment.
As with most Asteraceaes also this one has a dark center in UV.
Despite the white juice produced by this plant, the goats eat the plant and I was unable to find an untouched specimen – so the cut seen here is from grazing.
The only unharmed specimen I found of this species during my trek around the cliffs on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra. All others were eaten by goats.
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 days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming dry season as many small plants were drooping from lack of […]
A typical sight in UV for asteraceaes – same color in UV as in visible light, but very UV dark in the center. Endemic.
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 days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming dry season as many small plants were drooping from lack of […]
Native range is Brazil.
Native range is Brazil.
What a big surprise that this bright flower in visible light is completely dark in UV! Not even a lighter and a darker region.
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species. This was the only specimen of this species I encountered. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Please help me identify it.
My final plant encounter on my way out of Pantanal – a really beautiful color and my first of the species. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Paraguay.
My final plant encounter on my way out of Pantanal. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Paraguay.
In UV the all-yellow we humans see, is not at all present. The size and shape of the dark centre can in many instances be a key component in identifying species that are very similar morphologically.
This species was in some places growing in large and dense populations along Cuiaba river and the rivers further into Jaguarland. Several times I wanted to photograph them but for some reason it never happened, and I was left with this small specimen in one of the swamps in SouthWild Pantanal. Please help me identify […]
This species was in some places growing in large and dense populations along Cuiaba river and the rivers further into Jaguarland. Several times I wanted to photograph them but for some reason it never happened, and I was left with this small specimen in one of the swamps in SouthWild Pantanal. Please help me identify […]
This plant was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
This plant was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
I UV lys er den ensfarget gule skogsalatblomsten langt fra ensfarget, og det er det som gjør det så spennende med fotografering i UV lys, for da kommer de unike signaturene frem som vi mennesker ikke ser.
For mine øyne er dette en helt gul blomst, men atter igjen kommer det spennende nøyanser frem i UV lys og spesielt rundt sentrum av blomsten. For mange vil dette kanskje se ut som et kunstnerisk uttrykk, der jeg har fremhevet kronbladet i et ellers mer eller mindre svart og hvitt miljø.
Det vokser mange spennende planter på de skrinne svabergene mot Bunnefjorden på tomten, og denne småvokste utgaven av takhaukeskjegg er en av de. Hadde mine øyne kunnet se UV lys ville jeg nok ha stoppet opp tidligere, for denne blomsten er ikke ensfarget i UV. Den minner om mange andre gule skjermplanter som skjermsveve, men […]
Skjermsveven er en sikker matkilde til insekter til langt på høsten og jeg passer på å vanne de så de blir frodige og fulle av blomster. Som med så mange kurvplanter, er også denne arten veldig forskjellig i UV. Faktisk er den flottere i UV enn i det synlige lyset der den fremstår som ensfarget […]
The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the camping site by the small dam, it’s not worth it! You’ll miss all the magnificent flora and fauna along the dirt road. In the rainy season […]
The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the camping site by the small dam, it’s not worth it! You’ll miss all the magnificent flora and fauna along the dirt road. In the rainy season […]
Native range is southeastern Brazil. Altitude: 2460 metres.
Native range is southeastern Brazil. Altitude: 2460 metres.
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Brazil to Uruguay.
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Brazil to Uruguay.
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Brazil to Uruguay.
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Brazil to Uruguay.
This species grows abundantly in the wetter parts alongside the road atop Itatiaia. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.
Native range is southeastern Brazil.
Native range is Mexico to southern South America.
Native range is Mexico to southern South America.
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred metres on the private road leading to Pousada Xaraés you’ll encounter the deep sand – only passable by large trucks and 4x4s. It was […]
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred metres on the private road leading to Pousada Xaraés you’ll encounter the deep sand – only passable by large trucks and 4x4s. It was […]
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred metres on the private road leading to Pousada Xaraés you’ll encounter the deep sand – only passable by large trucks and 4x4s. It was […]
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred metres on the private road leading to Pousada Xaraés you’ll encounter the deep sand – only passable by large trucks and 4x4s. It was […]
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Just after a couple of hundred metres on the private road leading to Pousada Xaraés you’ll encounter the deep sand – only passable by large trucks and 4x4s. It was […]
På veien hjem fra Jeløya ønsket jeg å sjekke litt langs Gjersjøen, og kom over disse på nedsiden av veien ned mot vannet. De sto i en liten gruppe og er eneste jeg har funnet i området.
Den salttolerante strandstjernen vokser helt nede mot sjøen der sjøsprøyt og springflo når, og her på Jeløya trives den mellom de store rullestenene.
Krattalant vokser i noen store og frodige bestander i Ekebergskråningen. Både med og uten blomster er dette en frodig og dekorativ plante som hagesentrene burde ta inn i sitt sortiment – i stedenfor de mange innvaderende staudene de mener kundene vil ha! Når det er sagt – igjen et merkelig og ubegripelig navn på en […]
Selv uten blomster synes jeg denne planten er dekorativ. Naturlig utbredelse i Eurasia.
Bladrosetten har veldig store og krusete blader som skiller den fra andre i svineblomslekten. Disse bladene tilhører en plante uten randkrone. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til Mongolia og Kaukasus.
Landøyda kommer i en variant uten randkrone (denne) og en med. Jeg synes denne ligner underarten jacobaea ssp dunensis, som er beskrevet i flere nordeuropeiske land, og som visuelt sett ligner veldig på denne. Men i Norge er dette enn så lenge en variant av jocobaea. Jeg fant kun denne ene planten på nordøstspissen av […]
Hele planten har stive hår, spesielt stengel og bladnerve som sees her. Nesten alle de stivhårete bladene i bladrosetten har flekker – derav navnet.