5 Feb 2023
Croton sarcocarpus
Croton sarcocarpus is easily distinguished from croton socotranus by the large leaves.
Elevation: 393 meters.
Croton sarcocarpus is endemic to Socotra.
5 Feb 2023
Euphorbia schimperi
Native range of Euphorbia schimperi is Ethiopia, Eritrea, Socotra, Arabian Peninsula.
5 Feb 2023
Habenaria socotrana
The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At first glance it is an arid island, yet…
5 Feb 2023
Tragia balfourii
Tragia balfourii is a species advertising a sinister side to it – stinging hairs, just like a stinging nettle. I did not have an encounter with its stings, as…
4 Feb 2023
Euphorbia spiralis
A Euphorbia spiralis with just a few fresh flowers to show for so far this season, but if you look carefully you might find another individual not far away…