Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Native range is Somalia & Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.


Cadaba insularis

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…


Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Elevation: 16 meters. Native range is Somalia & Socotra.


Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Convolvulus hildebrandtii

Native range is Somalia & Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.


Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)

Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)

Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura) is a variable species that can be difficult to identify as the flower comes in cream, yellow or orange seen here. I've…


Boswellia nana

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…


Socotra plant (unknown)

Socotra plant (unknown)

Elevation: 595 meters. Socotra plant (unknown)


Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

In some areas the Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus) is found as sporadic individuals, while in other locations they are quite numerous, as is the case here…


Barleria aculeata

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…


Coelocarpum socotranum

Coelocarpum socotranum

Coelocarpum socotranum is one of two species in the genus. This species grows to less than 50 cm in height, while the other, Coelocarpum haggierensis, grows to…