Indigofera dosua
Indigofera dosua is found in Sikkim’s tropical to subtropical biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1890 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to China, Mainland Southeast Asia and Sumatra.
Archive for 'Fabaceae'
Algarrobilla (Senna sophera)
Senna sophera is found in Sikkim’s tropical to subtropical biomes. Elevation: 1465 meters. Native range is Tropical America.
Thermopsis barbata
Thermopsis barbata is found in Sikkim’s subtropical to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Himalaya to West & South Central China.
Chesneya purpurea
Chesneya purpurea is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Nepal to Bhutan and Tibet.
Chesneya purpurea
Chesneya purpurea is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Nepal to Bhutan and Tibet.
Chesneya purpurea
Chesneya purpurea is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Nepal to Bhutan and Tibet.
Sikkim plant (Faboideae)
Elevation: 3636 meters.
Sikkim plant (Faboideae)
Elevation: 3636 meters.
Shamrock Pea (Parochetus communis)
The Shamrock Pea is found in Sikkim’s tropical to alpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters.
Shamrock Pea (Parochetus communis)
The Shamrock Pea is found in Sikkim’s tropical to alpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to China and Indo-China, South Malesia.
Shamrock Pea (Parochetus communis)
The Shamrock Pea is found in Sikkim’s tropical to alpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to China and Indo-China, South Malesia.
Phyllolobium donianum
Phyllolobium donianum is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.
Phyllolobium donianum
Phyllolobium donianum is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.
Crotalaria strigulosa
A very variable species with leaves ranging from linear, as seen here, to oblong or broadly obovate. It has been untouched by the goats and is growing in a veritable herbal garden next to the tall cliffs of the northeastern Socotra. This was an unexpected joy to experience as it is very rare to find […]
Paracalyx balfourii
Endemic.
Indigofera pseudointricata
The indigofera pseudointricata is never left alone by the Socotra’s many goats, but for now this individual is left alone to grow, as the winter rains made the grasses lush and abundant. Also found in Somalia. Elevation: 91 meters.
Tephrosia odorata
There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, but when in bloom its large flowers are very attractive. Elevation: 671 meters. Endemic.
Tephrosia odorata
There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, in particular when not in bloom. This species is endemic.
Lakrismjelt (Astragalus glycyphyllos)
Lakrismjelten er ganske vanlig langs kysten og spesielt denne lune sørvendte lokasjonen på Jeløya har flere store eksemplarer. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til Iran.
Strandflatbelg (Lathyrus japonicus)
Den umiskjennelige strandbelgen stortrives på strendene av rullesten på Jeløya. Naturlig utbredelse i nord og nordøstlige Europa, øst Sibir til Kina og Japan, USA.
Fuglevikke (Vicia cracca)
De flotteste individene av fuglevikke finner jeg på stranden på Jeløya. Der står de frodige og tette mellon rullesteinene. Naturlig utbredelse i Eurasia.
Bukkebeinurt (Ononis arvensis)
En stor og tett bestand av bekkebeinurt, den største jeg har kommet over på Jeløya. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til nordvestlige Kina, vestlige Himalaya.
Skogkløver | Zigzag Clover (Trifolium medium)
Zigzag Clover (Trifolium medium) Oslo, Norway At first you might think you’ve encountered a red clover (Trifolium pretense). It is after all red, and it is a clover. But take a look at those elongated leaves, and the hue and color of the flowers. They are richer and more vibrant than that of the red […]
Socotra plant 22
I found this species on the scorching hot plain at sea level in the north by the road to Dixam, as well as higher up on around 800 meters elevation. Please help me identify it – leave a comment 🙂
Socotra plant 22
I found this species on the scorching hot plain at sea level in the north by the road to Dixam, as well as higher up on around 800 meters elevation. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.
Socotra plant 21
Yet another species in the fabaceae family and quite common too. This is from the Arher sea-side in the north-east. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.
Socotra plant 21
Yet another species in the fabaceae family and quite common too. This is from the Arher sea-side in the north-east. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.
Lotus ononopsis
This plant is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley floor, supporting lots of more water demanding species, but just a few meters up the mountain slopes a rocky a harsher environment with lots of plant […]
Lotus ononopsis
This plant is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley floor, supporting lots of more water demanding species, but just a few meters up the mountain slopes a rocky a harsher environment with lots of plant […]
Lotus ononopsis UV
This one was a surprise in UV all dark as it is, except for two tiny openings in the center.
Indigofera nephrocarpa UV
No surprising patterns in UV for this one!
Indigofera nephrocarpa
A comma-shaped and hairy seed pod.
Indigofera nephrocarpa
A beautiful specimen of the species found during my climb up the cliffs on the way to Shuab beach. It was still healthy with no signs of water shortage, but that I think was only days away, so it had little time left to produce mature seeds. The heat of the sun is shorter on […]
Indigofera nephrocarpa
A beautiful specimen of the species found during my climb up the cliffs on the way to Shuab beach which was forming a dense mat.
Senna holosericea
Quite common on lower levels, and here around the Detwah lagoon I found it widespread around the campground. Goats leave these, and most of the pea family alone, so I found them in bloom and with fruit, despite lots of goats in this nature reserve.
Senna holosericea
Quite common on lower levels, and here around the Detwah lagoon I found it widespread around the campground. Goats leave these, and most of the pea family alone, so I found them in bloom and with fruit, despite lots of goats in this nature reserve.
Senna holosericea UV
This flower is more interesting in UV, as the veins and the center has a darker more pronounced color compared to the more or less all-yellow in visible light.
Senna holosericea
Quite common on lower levels, and here around the Detwah lagoon I found it widespread around the campground. Goats leave these, and most of the pea family alone, so I found them in bloom and with fruit, despite lots of goats in this nature reserve.
Dioclea grandiflora
The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees and vines that otherwise are out of reach – many meters up towards the canopy. It looks like Dioclea grandiflora, but I’m not certain, so please […]
Chamaecrista desvauxii
Native range is Mexico to tropical South America.
Chamaecrista desvauxii UV
Perhaps even more beautiful in UV as the dark center is contrasting the bright petals, opposed to all yellow we humans see?
Chamaecrista desvauxii
Native range is Mexico to tropical South America.
Calliandra viscidula
Native range is Brazil.
Calliandra viscidula
Native range is Brazil.
Chamaecrista desvauxii
Native range is Mexico to tropical South America.
Dimorphandra mollis
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia to Brazil and Paraguay.
Dimorphandra mollis
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia to Brazil and Paraguay.
Chamaecrista hispidula
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Mexico to Tropical America.
Chamaecrista hispidula
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Mexico to Tropical America.
Senna rugosa
Wherever you go in Pantanal you’ll see wonderful species of plants, and thus I stop to photograph even as was on my way out of Pantanal. This is one I’ve not encountered before so naturally I needed to look at it and take some shots. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.
Pantanal plant 48 (Chamaecrista sp)
I encountered many species in the Fabaceae family in Pantanal, perhaps more than any other place I’ve visited, and the land around SouthWild Pantanal was rich with flowering plants.
Pantanal plant 48 UV
Perhaps even more beautiful in UV? There is no mistake in the plant’s advertising to the pollinating insects – the tidbits are at the centre of the bright petals!
Pantanal plant 48 (Chamaecrista sp)
I encountered many species in the Fabaceae family in Pantanal, perhaps more than any other place I’ve visited, and the land around SouthWild Pantanal was rich with flowering plants. Some have to me very unusual geometry, and my thoughts go to how the design ended up like this? Please help me identify it – leave […]
Pantanal plant 48 (Chamaecrista sp)
I encountered many species in the Fabaceae family in Pantanal, perhaps more than any other place I’ve visited, and the land around SouthWild Pantanal was rich with flowering plants. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.
Caetangil paraguariensis
A very slender plant. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
Caetangil paraguariensis
One of many species in the fabaceae family growing around SouthWild Pantanal. This one I found by the trail along the river, in open landscape with plenty of sun. In the wet season it will be submerged. It’s a slender vine-like plant. Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
Bauhinia glabra
A very unique growth, which is sufficient to identify the species. Unfortunately I found none with foliage – it also has a very distinct shape, hoof-like leaves. Bauhinia glabra is a synonym of Schnella glabra. Native range is Mexico to tropical South America.
Macroptilium lathyroides UV
In visible light this is a very dark flower, but in UV lots of light is reflected, and seen here as yellowish and without any darker areas around the center of the flower which is where the insects should be directed if the plant is to be pollinated. With this very unusual design I wonder […]
Macroptilium lathyroides
A very peculiar layout of the flower! First time I see this species. One of many growing right outside the houses of SouthWild Pantanal. Native range is tropical & subtropical America.
Gjerdevikke (Vicia sepium)
Gjerdevikken er en viktig næringskilde for maur som får sukkervann fra kjertler og for humler og andre insekter. Den vokser villig på en skrinn skråning i hagen, der jeg lar markjorbær og smørbukken få fri utfoldelse og litt ekstra vann når det er lange tørkeperioder om sommeren. I området ellers er den vanlig.
Skogflatbelg (Lathyrus sylvestris)
Skogflatbelg ligner veldig på bredflatbelg, og et av karakterskillene er at skogflatbelgen har grenet slyngtråd, altså at den vokser med flere etasjer med tråder, noe denne ikke gjør, så ut fra denne karakteren skulle dette være bredflatbelg. Jeg er usikker på hvor sikker karakteren er, eller hvor variabel slyngtråden er hos skogsflatbelgen, samt at bredflatbelgen […]
Skogflatbelg (Lathyrus sylvestris)
Skogflatbelg ligner veldig på bredflatbelg, og et av karakterskillene er at skogflatbelgen har grenet slyngtråd, altså at den vokser med flere etasjer med tråder, noe denne ikke gjør, så ut fra denne karakteren skulle dette være bredflatbelg. Jeg er usikker på hvor sikker karakteren er, eller hvor variabel slyngtråden er hos skogsflatbelgen, samt at bredflatbelgen […]
Skogflatbelg (Lathyrus sylvestris)
Skogflatbelg ligner veldig på bredflatbelg, og et av karakterskillene er at skogflatbelgen har grenet slyngtråd, altså at den vokser med flere etasjer med tråder, noe denne ikke gjør, så ut fra denne karakteren skulle dette være bredflatbelg. Jeg er usikker på hvor sikker karakteren er, eller hvor variabel slyngtråden er hos skogsflatbelgen, samt at bredflatbelgen […]
Lupinus gibertianus
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.
Lupinus gibertianus
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.
Mimosa sp
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I’m soon to leave, I stay close to the buildings and find lots of plant species new to me. This one looks like mimosa. Please help me identify […]
Mimosa sp
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I’m soon to leave, I stay close to the buildings and find lots of plant species new to me. This one looks like mimosa. The buds look like […]
Pantanal plant 27 (Centrosema)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. I was unable to find a plant with fresh flowers. apparently this species was at the very end of its flowering season. I found it on the very fringes of […]
Pantanal plant 27 (Centrosema)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. I was unable to find a plant with fresh flowers. Apparently this species was at the very end of its flowering season. I found it on the very fringes of […]
Pantanal plant 26 (Indigofera)
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 […]
Pantanal plant 26 (Indigofera)
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 […]
Indigofera hirsuta
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 […]
Indigofera sabulicola
Native range is America and Africa.
Indigofera sabulicola
Native range is America and Africa.
Indigofera microcarpa
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand – just like a desert or a beach. Native range is America and Africa.
Centrosema brasilianum
This species is found in the edges of the grassland in the thickets surrounding the forest islands. It’s a large plant, and forming bark on older growth. Native range is Panama to Argentina.
Centrosema brasilianum
This species is found in the edges of the grassland in the thickets surrounding the forest islands. It’s a large plant, and forming bark on older growth. Native range is Panama to Argentina.
Centrosema brasilianum
This species is found in the edges of the grassland in the thickets surrounding the forest islands. It’s a large plant, and forming bark on older growth. Native range is Panama to Argentina.
Blålusern (Medicago sativa)
En stor og kraftig gruppe vokser på nedsiden av fortet og var den eneste jeg fant på Hovedøya. Naturlig utbredelse i Middelhavslandene, vestlige Sibir, Iran.
Blålusern (Medicago sativa)
Bladene ligner på både hvitsteinkløver og de andre i steinkløverslekten. Naturlig utbredelse i Middelhavslandene til vestlige Sibir og Iran.
Bukkebeinurt (Ononis arvensis)
Blad og stengel har masse kjertelhår som avgir en litt stram lukt. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til nordvestlige Kina, vestlige Himalaya.
Bukkebeinurt (Ononis arvensis)
En vakker og storblomstret erteplante som jeg ser for første gang her på Hovedøya. Planten er full av kjertelhår som utsondrer en spesiell lukt. På min vandring rundt øya kom jeg over to tette og livskraftige bestander, som forhåpentligvis også sprer seg til nye lokasjoner. Jeg har også funnet bukkebeinurt på Jeløya i Moss. Naturlig […]
Bakkekløver (Trifolium montanum)
Jeg skulle ikke gå mange metrene fra fergen før jeg så min første bakkekløver! Akkurat her vokste det kun noen få eksemplarer, men for meg var det spennende nok, da denne vokser svært få steder i Norge. En bakkekløvereng – wow! Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til Sibir.
Bakkekløver (Trifolium montanum)
Form og størrelse på bladene til bakkekløveren er ulik de andre kløverne, med kanskje unntak av Skogkløver (Trifolium medium) som også har store og avlange blader. Men bakkekløveren har store og tydelige tagger på bladene. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til Sibir.
Svarterteknapp (Lathyrus niger)
Veksten til svarterteknappen er opprett, selvstending og lett å skille fra de andre i erteblomstfamilien, som eksempelvis vikkeslekten. Naturlig utbredelse i Nordvest-Afrika, Europa til Kaukasus.
Svarterteknapp (Lathyrus niger)
På min vandring i Ekebergskråningen var det mange arter jeg ikke har sett før, og denne fant jeg kun fire av. Med sin opprette og selvstendinge form, er denne ikke til å ta feil av. Naturlig utbredelse i Nordvest-Afrika, Europa til Kaukasus.
Rundskolm (Anthyllis vulneraria)
Ekebergskråningen er et viktig område for mange truede plantearter, men rundskolm er en vanlig art i lavlandet i Norge, sør for Trøndelag. Naturlig utbredelse i middelhavslandene, Europa, Iran.
Adesmia polyphylla
Grows on the slopes of the Cerro Tunupa. Full of sticky resin. Altitude: 3989 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Chile.
Adesmia polyphylla
Grows on the slopes of the Cerro Tunupa. Altitude: 3989 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Chile.
Adesmia polyphylla
Grows on the slopes of the Cerro Tunupa. Altitude: 3989 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Chile.
Lakrismjelt (Astragalus glycyphyllos)
Med de mange oppreise og bøyde belgene er fruktsamlingen til lakrismjelten ikke til å ta feil av. Disse vokser ved veikrysset til Sem ved Ingierstrandveien.
Lakrismjelt (Astragalus glycyphyllos)
Bladene til lakrismjelten er store og brede og ser riktig å saftig og velsmakende ut når de er under utvikling. Jeg har smakt, men kan ikke helt si at jeg kjenner noen tydelig lakrissmak, men det kommer kanskje an på den som smaker.
Gjerdevikke (Vicia sepium)
Fruktemnet, eller belgen til gjerdevikken er ganske flat og antallet frø er klart synlig før den modnes. Belgen blir blir til slutt beksvart, og deretter vil den tørke inn. Dette skaper en spenning som til slutt åpner belgen slik at frøene slipper ut.
Gjerdevikke (Vicia sepium)
Bladene til gjerdevikken ligner mange av de andre vikkene, men de brede og litt eggformete bladene peker forover mot slyngtrådene i enden. Bladene er også ganske flate i enden som avsluttes med en spiss
Firfrøvikke (Vicia tetrasperma)
Ingen tvil om hvilken vikke dette er – 4 buler på belgen skulle gjøre identifikasjonen enkel her. Mange vikker får beksvarte belger, men her er den modne belgen melkesjokoladebrun.