Trichodesma microcalyx

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…


Trichodesma microcalyx

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…


Heliotropium nigricans

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…


Heliotropium nigricans

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…


Heliotropium nigricans UV

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.…


Heliotropium socotranum

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,…


Heliotropium socotranum

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…


Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

The specimens of trachyspermum pimpinelloides I found close to the beach were small and early in their development, except this one where the seeds were…


Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

The specimens of trachyspermum pimpinelloides I found close to the beach were small and early in their development of inflorescences, which is perhaps the most…


Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

Trachyspermum pimpinelloides

I was in luck to find trachyspermum pimpinelloides with inflorescences! Most were early in their development, and I found them not far from the beach in the…