5 Feb 2023
Habenaria socotrana
The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At first glance it is an arid island, yet…
2 Feb 2023
Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)
The vertical walls of Dirhur canyon is the only place I've found Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii). This is a very healthy colony with old inflorescences to…
2 Feb 2023
Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)
The walls of Socotra's Dirhur canyon provide opportunities for many species taking advantage of the opportunities presented in this precipitous environment.…
1 Feb 2023
Commicarpus simonyi
Only with sufficient moisture over time will you see a full grown Commicarpus simonyi like this. In years of drought the winter rains fail and plants wither…
1 Feb 2023
Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
The mighty Dirhur canyon - the deepest of all canyons on Socotra. I'm standing on Dixam, looking towards the Firhmin Forest on the other side. Firhmin is the…
1 Feb 2023
Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
A very unusual growth for a Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), but there is always exceptions to the rule! Elevation: 673 meters. It is endemic to…