Crotalaria strigulosa

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…


Paracalyx balfourii

Paracalyx balfourii

Paracalyx balfourii is endemic to Socotra.


Indigofera pseudointricata

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…


Vachellia pennivenia

Vachellia pennivenia

Vachellia pennivenia is endemic to socotra.


Firhmin Forest, Socotra

Firhmin Forest, Socotra

The dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) is undoubtedly the most famous of all plant species on Socotra, and you will know immediately this is a unique tree…


Tephrosia odorata

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…


Tephrosia odorata

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…


Indigofera nephrocarpa

Indigofera nephrocarpa

Native range of Indigofera nephrocarpa is Somalia, Socotra, South Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan.


Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

This winter has seen a good amount of rain, resulting in lots of growth. At this location I encountered several species of insects, including two species of…