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Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis) UV

13 Feb 2015

Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis) UV

Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis) has no special patterns in UV for this flower! Native range is Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

by morten

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Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis)

13 Feb 2015

Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis)

I only found fringed rue (Ruta chalepensis) in one specific location on Skand (or Skant) - the highest point on all of Socotra - and was grateful it was in…

by morten

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Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis)

13 Feb 2015

Fringed Rue (Ruta chalepensis)

I only found fringed rue (Ruta chalepensis) in one specific location on Skand (or Skant) - the highest point on all of Socotra. Native range is Macaronesia,…

by morten

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Socotra Zoned-Furrow Bee (Patellapis flavovittata)

13 Feb 2015

Socotra Zoned-Furrow Bee (Patellapis flavovittata)

With just two days on the highest parts of Socotra's Haghier mountains - Skand - I did not have much time to photograph insects in addition to the flora. But…

by morten

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Thamnosma socotrana

13 Feb 2015

Thamnosma socotrana

A most peculiar plant! I only found this plant with fresh flowers, but unfortunately not with open flowers yet. I found it in very steep terrain close to the…

by morten

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Thamnosma socotrana

13 Feb 2015

Thamnosma socotrana

A most peculiar plant! I only found thamnosma socotrana with fresh flowers, but unfortunately not with open flowers yet. I found it in very steep terrain close…

by morten

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Thamnosma socotrana

13 Feb 2015

Thamnosma socotrana

A most peculiar plant! I only found thamnosma socotrana with fresh flowers, but unfortunately not with open flowers yet. I found it in very steep terrain close…

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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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

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Socotra fishermen at Archer

7 Feb 2015

Socotra fishermen at Arher

This morning more than 10 skiffs were swarming around this area to catch fish. It looked rather disorganized to me, but I saw they throw their nets, barter…

by morten