8 Feb 2015
Achyranthes aspera
This is the only specimen of achyranthes aspera I found growing out in the open landscape that was not eaten by goats. Perhaps it was intact because it was…
7 Feb 2015
Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)
The sand dunes of Erissel – the Socotra east cape – have some very specialized plants thriving in the wind-swept sand. The arabian jointed glasswort (Suaeda…
7 Feb 2015
Atriplex farinosa (Chenopodiaceae)
The sand dunes of Erissel – the Socotra east cape – have some very specialized plants thriving in the wind-swept sand. This species was in some places growing…
7 Feb 2015
Atriplex farinosa
The sand dunes of Erissel – the Socotra east cape – have some very specialized plants thriving in the wind-swept sand. This species was in some places growing…
6 Feb 2015
Cucumis prophetarum
The entirety of cucumis prophetarum plant is really fascinating, and I’ve never seen it before. Native range is Mauritania to Arabian Peninsula, West Asia to…
6 Feb 2015
Cucumis prophetarum
The entirety of cucumis prophetarum is really fascinating, and I've never seen it before, nor do I know if it's an endemic or not. Native range is Mauritania…
6 Feb 2015
Cucumis prophetarum
I don't know the color of the ripe fruit of cucumis prophetarum, but this one was swollen and seemed to be nearing it's final stages for seed dispersal. Native…
5 Feb 2015
Achyranthes aspera
The inflorescence of achyranthes aspera can grow very long, and this one was at least 50 cm long protected as it was inside the huge Juncus socotranus.…
5 Feb 2015
Achyranthes aspera
The inflorescence of achyranthes aspera can grow very long, and this one was at least 50 cm long protected as it was inside the huge Juncus socotranus.…
5 Feb 2015
Mountain Knotgrass (Ouret lanata)
Mountain Knotgrass (Ouret lanata) 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…