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Micromeria remota

13 Feb 2015

Micromeria remota

I wish I had a week on top of Socotra as there are so incredibly many magnificent plants species and many grow only on Socotra! This was the only specimen of…

by morten

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Micromeria remota

13 Feb 2015

Micromeria remota

I wish I had a week on top of Socotra as there are so incredibly many magnificent plants species and many grow only on Socotra! This was the only specimen of…

by morten

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Campfire on top of Socotra

12 Feb 2015

Campfire on top of Socotra

On top of Socotra, at 1500 meters above sea level, you are open to the elements, which often is fog and mist, which makes it very cold after sunset. This…

by morten

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Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi)

11 Feb 2015

Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi)

To find Lavender on Socotra was not expected, and my mindset was on this being an invasive or at least non-endemic species. But Socotran Lavender (Lavandula…

by morten

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Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi)

11 Feb 2015

Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi)

To find Lavender on Socotra was not expected, and my mindset was on this being an invasive or at least non-endemic species. But Socotran Lavender (Lavandula…

by morten

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Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi) UV

11 Feb 2015

Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi) UV

Socotran Lavender (Lavandula nimmoi) appears much duller in UV compared to visible light. Endemic.

by morten

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Blepharis spiculifolia

8 Feb 2015

Blepharis spiculifolia

A heavily browsed blepharis spiculifolia. This is what happens when this species is unable to grow out reach for the enormous number of goats on Socotra.…

by morten

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Leucas virgata

8 Feb 2015

Leucas virgata

I found very few leucas virgata with flowers, and only this one with a health flower and intact foliage. All plants were stunted due to heavy browsing by…

by morten

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Leucas virgata

8 Feb 2015

Leucas virgata

I found very few leucas virgata with flowers, and only this one with a healthy flower. All plants were stunted due to heavy browsing by goats. Endemic.…

by morten

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Archer sand dunes, Socotra

7 Feb 2015

Arher sand dunes, Socotra

The sand dunes of Arher are popular with visitors. Some climb them for the view. Others to see the unique flora, and some like to slide down the sand dunes on…

by morten