17 Dec 2023
Lachnocapsa spathulata
Lachnocapsa spathulata resembles Farsetia socotrana, but is separated by the colors of its white or light violet flowers, opposed to the yellow flowers seen…
14 Dec 2023
Withania adunensis
Withania adunensis is less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii being narrowly…
14 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Habenaria socotrana is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in…
13 Dec 2023
Dirichletia obovata
Dirichletia obovata is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look…
13 Dec 2023
Dirichletia obovata
Dirichletia obovata is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look…
13 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Native range of Habenaria socotrana is Socotra and North Somalia. Elevation: 579 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Habenaria socotrana is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in…
13 Dec 2023
Dirichletia obovata
Dirichletia obovata is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look…