Gaultheria trichophylla

Gaultheria trichophylla

Gaultheria trichophylla is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3198 meters. Native range is North Pakistan to…


Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)

Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)

A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica), found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs…


Geranium biuncinatum

Geranium biuncinatum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium biuncinatum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of Simple-leaved Bean…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of Simple-leaved Bean…


Erissel, Socotra

Erissel, Socotra

The light green dense growth with globular leaves is Zygophyllum qatarense.


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

A really old Zygophyllum qatarense holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large specimens found in sands of Arher. Native…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full potential and seem to never shed their…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense is quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also…