6 Feb 2023
Boswellia popoviana
Socotra is home to least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica), found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs…
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…
5 Feb 2023
Commiphora ornifolia
Commiphora ornifolia is a species with winding and twisting branches, with smooth, grey bark. Found throughout woodlands of Socotra up to near 1000 meter…
4 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
A Boswellia elongata clinging onto a cliff wall. It is a ground dwelling species, but where there's a rule there's an exception. It is one of 9 or more…
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
Boswellia elongata
The moon, two days to full, hanging above the crown of an old and damaged Boswellia elongata in Homhil. This is one of very few remaining trees of what was…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
This is Homhil at its most beautiful – green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo of past glory, when the land was in…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
This is Homhil at its most beautiful - green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo of past glory, when the land was in…