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Cyperus conglomeratus

7 Feb 2015

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…

by morten

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Cyperus conglomeratus

7 Feb 2015

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…

by morten

SocotraPlantsPoaceaeFlowers
Cyperus conglomeratus

7 Feb 2015

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…

by morten

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Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

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…

by morten

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Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

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…

by morten

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Socotra Skink (Trachylepis socotrana)

3 Feb 2015

Socotra Skink (Trachylepis socotrana)

As I was busy photographing the flowers of a Cucumis prophetarum, this Socotra skink (Trachylepis socotrana) entered the scene and started consuming one flower…

by morten

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Aizoon canariense UV

2 Feb 2015

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.

by morten

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Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

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!

by morten

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Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

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 as the petals…

by morten