16 Dec 2023
Hemionitis scioana
Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…
15 Dec 2023
Cadaba insularis
This Cadaba insularis is able to hold on to life by growing entangled with a Lycium sokotranum. Lycium sokotranum is also very popular with goats, so here two…
14 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 584…
14 Dec 2023
Boswellia nana
Boswellia nana is found in few and isolated areas where they are heavily browsed by the goats. I have not found a single specimen growing to its full…
14 Dec 2023
Heliotropium balfourii
There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. Heliotropium balfourii is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation:…
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
Adiantum balfourii
Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa.
Elevation: 579 meters.