Hemionitis scioana

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…


Argiope sector

Argiope sector

Elevation: 139 meters. Argiope sector


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…


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…


Adiantum balfourii

Adiantum balfourii

Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa. Elevation: 579 meters.