5 Feb 2023
Polycarpaea paulayana
A very healthy specimen of polycarpaea paulayana. It is growing near the Hoq cave of the northeastern coast of Socotra, and has very little sunlight, but…
5 Feb 2023
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This is individual growing on the…
5 Feb 2023
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This observation is from the…
5 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
I encountered this Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the smallest. Native range is eastern Africa,…
4 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the blossom. It is found scattered where the…
4 Feb 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
A beautiful Lindenbergia sokotrana, untouched by goats and in full bloom. The weeks after good winter rains are spectacular on Socotra, as the plants are so…
4 Feb 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
Lindenbergia sokotrana is commonly seen in in rocky places and plains below around 700 meters elevation.
It is endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 348 meters.
2 Feb 2023
Polycarpaea hayoides
My first encounter with Polycarpaea hayoides on Socotra, one that thrives in even the smallest of cracks in the canyon walls. Here it is in the shade most of…
1 Feb 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
This Lindenbergia sokotrana is growing on a limestone rock that once was part of the steep to vertical cliffs, a short drive west of Hadiboh, Socotra's…