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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…