5 Feb 2023

Crotalaria strigulosa

Crotalaria strigulosa is a very variable species with leaves ranging from linear, as seen here, to oblong or broadly obovate. It has been untouched by the…

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5 Feb 2023

Paracalyx balfourii

Paracalyx balfourii is endemic to Socotra.

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5 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Fabaceae)

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5 Feb 2023

Dioscorea lanata

The shape of the leaves provides information that this is a species and an individual with a huge growth potential. Dioscorea lanata is a twining plant that…

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5 Feb 2023

Dioscorea lanata

Dioscorea lanata is endemic to Socotra.

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3 Feb 2023

Indigofera pseudointricata

The indigofera pseudointricata is never left alone by the Socotra's many goats, but for now this individual is left alone to grow, as the winter rains made the…

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3 Feb 2023

Vachellia pennivenia

Vachellia pennivenia is endemic to socotra.

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1 Feb 2023

Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus is endemic to Socotra.

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1 Feb 2023

Tephrosia odorata

There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, but when in bloom its large…

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1 Feb 2023

Tephrosia odorata

There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, in particular when not in…

by morten