11 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…
11 Feb 2015
Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
A forest of dragon blood trees can only be found on Socotra, as this species exists nowhere else! Firhmin Forest is a spectacular sight and the Dragon blood…
11 Feb 2015
Firhmin Forest, Socotra
A forest of dragon blood trees (Dracaena cinnabari) can only be found on Socotra, as this species exists nowhere else! Although Firhmin appears like a healthy…
10 Feb 2015
Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
The unmistakable silhouette of the most famous of all plant species on Socotra, the Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari). I stayed here for two nights, and…
10 Feb 2015
Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) is Socotra's most iconic plant and not found anywhere else in the world. The densest populations of the dragon blood…
10 Feb 2015
Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) UV
Visiting Socotra is like going back to another time and even to another planet entirely. When visiting the only dragon blood tree forest on the island, you are…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana 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
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana 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…
4 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana UV
A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……