Euphorbia socotrana

Euphorbia socotrana

On the highest peaks of Socotra you’ll find magnificent deciduous trees like this Euphorbia socotrana. Some were finished shedding leaves whilst others were in…


Euphorbia socotrana

Euphorbia socotrana

On the highest peaks of Socotra you'll find magnificent deciduous trees like this Euphorbia socotrana. Some were finished shedding leaves whilst others were in…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…


Croton socotranus

Croton socotranus

Croton socotranus is perhaps the most common shrub on Socotra. In many places it dominates the landscape with forest-like growth, reaching several meters tall.…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana 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…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana 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…


Euphorbia spiralis

Euphorbia spiralis

Euphorbia spiralis 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…


Euphorbia spiralis

Euphorbia spiralis

Euphorbia spiralis 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…


Euphorbia kischenensis

Euphorbia kischenensis

Euphorbia kischenensis 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…


Caralluma socotrana UV

Caralluma socotrana UV

A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……