2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
The unmistakable fruit of the Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum). I encountered plenty of fruits during this visit to Socotra, but only 2-3…
2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum) is as iconic and well known as the dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), and every visitor would want a…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
This individual is vibrant and lush, a clear sign of recent rains. To those unfamiliar with boswellias it might appear as being pruned, as there are no thin…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
Socotra holds at least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
2 Feb 2023
Acridocarpus socotranus
This is the tallest specimen of Acridocarpus socotranus I've encountered on Socotra so far, and it appears very old, with considerable parts dead from past…
2 Feb 2023
Kalanchoe farinacea
This Kalanchoe farinacea has an amazing view over Firhmin Forest. Being near the Haghier mountains the sky is overcast, but in a few days the sun will win over…