14 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 52 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 52 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Barleria aculeata
Even though Barleria aculeata has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual. The fact that there is much more…
13 Dec 2023
Barleria aculeata
Even though Barleria aculeata has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual. The fact that there is much more…
12 Dec 2023
Ballochia amoena
Pruned by goats year after year, this Ballochia amoena has grown long shoots in response to weeks of rain. But when the grasses are gone, the goats will return…
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
Ballochia amoena
This Ballochia amoena looks similar to ballochia rotundifolia, seen here, but the habit is quite different. This one is tall, perhaps 150 cm tall, with few…