6 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
5 Feb 2023
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Native range is Africa, Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India…
4 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
3 Feb 2023
Lycium sokotranum
This heavily pruned individual is the result of never-ending browsing by the goats. Without the goats this species will grow to 2 meters or more. It looks…
3 Feb 2023
Lycium sokotranum
This heavily pruned individual is the result of never-ending browsing by the goats. Without the goats this species will grow to 2 meters or more. It looks…
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
Lycium sokotranum
Many species grow in very dissimilar conditions on Socotra, and as such you can see a species withered in one location, in bloom (like here) or fruiting in…
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…