6 Feb 2023

Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla is one of several endemic plant species that is threatened with extinction on Socotra. The main threat is the huge numbers of goats,…

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5 Feb 2023

Geranium trilophum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium trilophum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Adiantum balfourii

Adiantum balfourii is found widespread on Socotra where there are shady and moist places, but I've seen it most commonly around the vertical cliffs of the…

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5 Feb 2023

Geranium biuncinatum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium biuncinatum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…

by morten

4 Feb 2023

Convolvulus sarmentosus

There is a short window of opportunity for many of the plant species on Socotra that are most sensitive to the winter rains for growth and blossom. For one…

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3 Feb 2023

Dirichletia obovata

At this stage the inflorescences of the Dirichletia obovata look like hortensia, but in fact the flowers are long gone and fallen to the ground. The flowers,…

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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

Large Caltrops (Pedalium murex)

Large Caltrops (Pedalium murex) ia an introduced species to Socotra that spreads from gardens, and date groves. Native range is West Tropical Africa to Eritrea…

by morten

2 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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1 Feb 2023

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea is a common species seen in various vegetation types. Grows in particular on limestone rocks. This specimen growing on a big limestone rock…

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