morten ross – photographs of the natural world

17 Dec 2023

Cynanchum revoilii

This is a strange looking, but edible fruit. I've encountered many in bloom in the northwest this visit, but only this one with fruit. Elevation: 409 meters.…

by morten

SocotraAnacardiaceaePlants

14 Dec 2023

Searsia thyrsiflora

A common species on Socotra's northwestern limestone plateau (Hamaderoh) where this is captured, and the Haghier mountains. Endemic. Elevation: 595 meters.…

by morten

IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsVitaceae

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

by morten

SikkimIndiaFruitPlants

13 Jul 2023

Sikkim plant

Elevation: 2775 meters. Sikkim plant

by morten

SikkimIndiaLiliaceaeFruitPlants

13 Jul 2023

Giant Himalayan Lily (Cardiocrinum giganteum)

The Giant Himalayan Lily is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to around 3700 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Himalaya…

by morten

IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsRosaceae

10 Jul 2023

Himalayan Strawberry (Fragaria nubicola)

Himalayan Strawberry is found in Sikkim's subtropical to alpine biomes to 4300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3636 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to Tibet…

by morten

IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsRosaceae

10 Jul 2023

Fragaria daltoniana

Fragaria daltoniana is found in Sikkim's temperate biome to 3800 meters elevation. Elevation: 3198 meters. Native range is Himalaya to Tibet and North……

by morten

IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsEricaceae

10 Jul 2023

Gaultheria trichophylla

Gaultheria trichophylla is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3198 meters. Native range is North Pakistan to…

by morten

IndiaSikkimFruitAraceaePlants

10 Jul 2023

Sikkim plant (Arisaema)

Elevation: 2973 meters. Sikkim plant…</p><hr class=

by morten

HoqSocotraFruitLeavesLythraceaePlants

5 Feb 2023

Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)

A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs provide shade and moisture…

by morten