Helichrysum sphaerocephalum UV

Libinhania sphaerocephala UV

Libinhania sphaerocephala is very dull in UV compared to the many color variations in visible light. Endemic.


Libinhania sphaerocephala

Libinhania sphaerocephala

Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy individuals of libinhania sphaerocephala under some trees, which was a relief as all the…


Libinhania sphaerocephala

Libinhania sphaerocephala

Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy individuals of libinhania sphaerocephala under some trees, which was a relief as all the…


Pulicaria lanata UV

Pulicaria lanata UV

Dark center opposed to the all-yellow appearance in visible light - a typical Asteraceae!


Pulicaria lanata

Pulicaria lanata

The wooly leaves makes pulicaria lanata easy to identify year round. Endemic.


Pulicaria lanata

Pulicaria lanata

As I was getting closer to the highest of the Haghier (or Haggeher) mountains - Skand (or Skand) - I noticed this pulicaria lanata with wooly leaves, but none…


Libinhania rosulata

Libinhania rosulata – as a tree!

Libinhania rosulata is a cushion plant, but appears here to be a small tree! This is deceptive as as closer look reveals it's two species, where the libinhania…


Libinhania rosulata UV

Libinhania rosulata UV

The tiny flowers are dark in UV light compared to the mellow cream in visible light. Endemic.


Libinhania rosulata

Libinhania rosulata

With or without flowers, I find libinhania rosulata really beautiful as it spreads out over the rocks of Socotras highest peaks. This was one of very few with…


Libinhania rosulata

Libinhania rosulata

As the island of Socotra is basically one big goat farm, there are very few plants that are not consumed, or at least stunted by their browsing. Several plant…