Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only Cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…


Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…


Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus is an amazing plant that can survive being completely covered by sand for long periods. During my visit the plant was in a situation…


Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia)

Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia)

Like so many plant species on Socotra, Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia) can get a foothold on bare rock! Native range is Africa, Arabian Peninsula.