Lavandula nimmoi

Lavandula nimmoi

Lavandula nimmoi is a favorite of the goats of Socotra, so why is this one seemingly untouched? The winter rains of this season were good and have ensured…


Lavandula nimmoi

Lavandula nimmoi

Lavandula nimmoi is a favorite of the goats of Socotra, so why is this one seemingly untouched? The winter rains of this season were good and have ensured…


Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

My first encounter with Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus) on Socotra, near the plateau above the cliffs of Hoq. The goats have easy access to this…


Micromeria remota

Micromeria remota

Micromeria remota is endemic to Socotra. Micromeria…</p><hr class=

Teucrium socotranum

Teucrium socotranum

A large, lush and vital specimen of Teucrium socotranum as it is growing out of reach for the goats. I've encountered it in rocky slopes where they are browsed…


Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)

Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)

The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This is individual growing on the…


Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)

Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)

The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This observation is from the…