6 Feb 2023
Boswellia popoviana
Socotra is home to least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
5 Feb 2023
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
Persian violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of…
5 Feb 2023
Commiphora ornifolia
Commiphora ornifolia is a species with winding and twisting branches, with smooth, grey bark. Found throughout woodlands of Socotra up to near 1000 meter…
4 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
A Boswellia elongata clinging onto a cliff wall. It is a ground dwelling species, but where there's a rule there's an exception. It is one of 9 or more…
4 Feb 2023
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
Persian Violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of…
4 Feb 2023
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
Persian Violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing straight of of…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
The moon, two days to full, hanging above the crown of an old and damaged Boswellia elongata in Homhil. This is one of very few remaining trees of what was…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
This is Homhil at its most beautiful – green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo of past glory, when the land was in…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
This is Homhil at its most beautiful - green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo of past glory, when the land was in…