13 Feb 2015
Trichodesma microcalyx
The smaller plants on top of Socotra were still in good condition, and thus I found flowers in excellent condition compared to the drooping or even dried ones…
13 Feb 2015
Trichodesma microcalyx
The smaller plants on top of Socotra were still in good condition, and thus I found flowers in excellent condition compared to the drooping or even dried ones…
10 Feb 2015
Heliotropium nigricans
All specimens of Heliotropium nigricans were heavily grazed by goats, so I was very happy to find this plant which had one intact and healthy flower. endemic…
10 Feb 2015
Heliotropium nigricans
All specimens of Heliotropium nigricans were heavily grazed by goats, so I was very happy to find this plant which had intact and healthy growth. endemic to…
10 Feb 2015
Heliotropium nigricans UV
Heliotropium nigricans is white in visible light but quite dark in UV, and stands out in an otherwise dull/grey background in UV. endemic to Socotra.…
9 Feb 2015
Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)
The only Red-legged golden orb-web spider (Nephila sumptuosa) I encountered. A magnificent, large spider! I also found a small male on the outer fringes of the…
7 Feb 2015
Heliotropium socotranum
Found widespread on and around the Arher sand dunes and varies between all white or yellow or something in between. It resembles H. wagneri and H. shoabense,…
7 Feb 2015
Heliotropium socotranum
Found widespread on and around the Arher sand dunes and varies between all white or yellow or something in between, as seen here. It resembles H. wagneri and…
2 Feb 2015
Heliotropium socotranum
Resembles H. wagneri and shoabense, but the two have a very limited range, and I therefore assume this is a young specimen of socotranunum. Found on the beach…