morten ross – photographs of the natural world

12 Jul 2023

Sikkim Spruce (Picea spinulosa)

Sikkim Spruce is found in Sikkim's temperate biome to 3600 meters elevation. Elevation: 2965 meters. Native range is South Tibet to Sikkim and Bhutan.

by morten

IndiaSikkimPinaceaePlants

12 Jul 2023

Sikkim Larch (Larix griffithii)

Sikkim Larch is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4100 meters elevation. Elevation: 2965 meters. Native range is East Nepal to China.

by morten

AltiplanoCondoririBoliviaMontiaceaeFlowersPlantsLeaves

18 Nov 2012

Calandrinia acaulis

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…

by morten

BoliviaSiloli desertLaguna CañapaMontiaceaeFlowersPlantsLeaves

15 Nov 2012

Calandrinia acaulis

Grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico Central America .

by morten

SvartskogNorwayPlanterPinaceaeBlomsterFurufamilien

22 May 2011

Furu (Pinus sylvestris)

Når furuen setter igang blomstringen er det bare å skalke luker og vente til det går over. Ellers vil alt dekkes av et lag gult pollen. Om det er varmt blir…

by morten