15 Dec 2023
Cadaba insularis
Socotra is exceptionally diverse, and holds more than 300 species of plants endemic to the island, meaning they exist nowhere else on the planet. All of these…
15 Dec 2023
Hibiscus scottii
Most of the hibiscus species of Socotra are difficult to identify due to very variable and similar features. Hibiscus scottii is one that has a very distinct…
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…
15 Dec 2023
Cadaba insularis
How this Cadaba insularis is able to keep on going with so much damage from the goats is just a testament to the ability to survive ongoing damage. The sad…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…
15 Dec 2023
Cartilage Caper (Capparis cartilaginea)
Cartilage Caper (Capparis cartilaginea) is an evergreen species that thrives in vertical cliffs and can sometimes grow to huge specimens found hanging from…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…
14 Dec 2023
Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)
Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana) is one of the largest of all tree species on Socotra. They are usually found standing alone, so this is…
