Pedicularis siphonantha
Pedicularis siphonantha is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4900 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636…
Pedicularis diffusa
Pedicularis diffusa is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to about 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3198 meters. Native…
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
This parasitic plant is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This is individual growing…
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
This parasitic plant is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This observation is from…
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
I encountered this species in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the smallest. It is also found in…
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
My first encounter of this species on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the blossom. It is found…
Lindenbergia sokotrana
A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and in full bloom. The weeks after good winter rains are spectacular on…
Lindenbergia sokotrana
A species commonly seen in in rocky places and plains below around 700 meters elevation. Endemic. Elevation: 348…
Lindenbergia sokotrana
This pristine specimen is growing on a limestone rock that once was part of the steep to vertical cliffs, a short drive…
Striga gesnerioides
A very peculiar plant! It pops up from the ground like aspargus, but with beautiful flowers! I only found two groups of…
Lindenbergia sokotrana
Lots of glandular hairs, but I forgot to test so I don't know the scent or viscosity of the secretion. Endemic.…