Caralluma socotrana

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…


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…


Caralluma socotrana

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…


Caralluma socotrana

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…


Caralluma socotrana UV

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.……