Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis grows to the size of small trees, and this one is just a few meters from the highest point of Socotra – Skand (or Skant). Endemic


Coelocarpum haggierensis UV

Coelocarpum haggierensis UV

No surprise in color distribution in UV light compared to visible light for oelocarpum haggierensis - brighter center compared to the darker outer. Endemic.…


Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis grows to the size of small trees, and this one is just a few meters from the highest point of Socotra - Skand (or Skant). Endemic.…


Corbichonia decumbens

Corbichonia decumbens

I found this corbichonia decumbens on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive! Native range is Dry Tropical and…


Corbichonia decumbens

Corbichonia decumbens

I found this corbichonia decumbens on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive! Native range is Dry Tropical and…


Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora is found in or alongside streams, and in some places form dense mats or even fields, completely dominating the floral expression. Here I only…


Phyla nodiflora UV

Phyla nodiflora UV

No surprises in UV light for phyla nodiflora.


Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora is found in or alongside streams, and in some places form dense mats or even fields, completely dominating the floral expression. Here I only…


Aizoon canariense UV

Aizoon canariense UV

As the petals were gone (I found none in bloom), this photo is more on the developing fruit than a true flower.


Aizoon canariense

Aizoon canariense

Aizoon canariense thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers!