This individual has an amazing view over Firhmin Forest. Being near the Haghier mountains the sky is overcast, but in a few days the sun will win over the clouds and this location will be baked in sunlight and heat until next winter. Between now and then only sporadic night fog will provide moisture to […]
Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common in Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. They thrive on limestone rock, which is the foundation of Firhmin Forest. Endemic.
Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common here in the Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. Here you can see some of the environment it is growing in – on limestone and with Dragon blood trees (Dracaena […]
Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common here in the Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. They thrive on limestone rock, which is the foundation of Firhmin Forest. Endemic.
A common species seen in various vegetation types. Limestone rocks is their preferred habitat. This specimen growing on a big limestone rock downhill from Dixam, on the way down to Dirhur canyon. Endemic. Elevation: 479 meters.
A common species seen in various vegetation types. Grows in particular on limestone rocks. This specimen growing on a big limestone rock downhill from Dixam on the way down to Dirhur. Endemic.
Very interesting in UV, as the flowers have more variations in color than in visible light in which it appears uniformly orange.. Endemic.
I found several plants of this species, but only this one with vital flowers and with really beautiful leaves. It stands on the bare face of a rock overlooking a river valley (Wadi Kalesan) in the northeast of Socotra. Endemic.
I found several plants of this species, but only this one with vital flowers. It stands on the bare face of a rock overlooking a river valley (Wadi Kalesan) in the northeast of Socotra. A plant at its best – out in the wild and not in a pot! Endemic.
Smørbukk er en sentblomstrende redning for mange insekter, og selv langt ut i september kan de blomstre og om man sitter litt ved en gruppe smørbukk vil man se hvilke insekter som holder stand senhøstes. I år har sommeren vært varm og solrik, og mange har fått en ustabil vekstsesong, men det er ingen problem […]
I UV lys er smørbukken variert og spennende – kanskje mer enn i det synlige lyset? Det er spesielt humler og bier som besøker smørbukken, og er en siste stabile matstasjon før frosten for mange insekter.