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2 Feb 2023

Spade Flower (Pigea enneasperma)

I encountered Spade Flower (Pigea enneasperma) in bloom in a few places in Firhmin Forest. It is a very variable species, and is found with spatulate…

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2 Feb 2023

Spade Flower (Pigea enneasperma)

Spade Flower (Pigea enneasperma) is a very variable species, to the extent that this one is possibly a subspecies due to its spatulate (spoon-shaped) leaves,…

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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…

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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…

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