13 Feb 2015
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…
13 Feb 2015
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…
6 Feb 2015
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.…
6 Feb 2015
Belonogaster saussurei
During bloom the widespread shrub croton socotranus is an important food source for insects of all sizes. Here the paper wasp belonogaster saussurei is…
5 Feb 2015
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…
5 Feb 2015
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…
5 Feb 2015
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…
3 Feb 2015
Euphorbia arbuscula
The mature specimens are gorgeous trees that provide shade from the scorching sun, as the dense crown has no leaves to shed. The tree bleeds a white substance…
3 Feb 2015
Euphorbia arbuscula
The mature specimens of euphorbia arbuscula are gorgeous trees that provide shade from the scorching sun, as the dense crown has no leaves to shed. The tree…
3 Feb 2015
Belonogaster saussurei
A beautiful specimen of Ochradenus socotranus, untouched by livestock due to its position high up a sheer cliff face. In the morning shade from the towering…