13 Dec 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
Most of the Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica) I have encountered have been heavily browsed by goats, and this individual is no exception, except that…
13 Dec 2023
Narrow Stargrass (Hypoxis angustifolia)
Narrow Stargrass (Hypoxis angustifolia) is found in many places on the northeastern plateau of Socotra where it grows in holes and cracks in the limestone. The…
13 Dec 2023
Adiantum balfourii
Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa.
Elevation: 579 meters.
12 Dec 2023
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…
12 Dec 2023
Actiniopteris semiflabellata
Actiniopteris semiflabellata is commonly found in Socotra's shady cracks, holes and crevices. Native range is Africa to Nepal Elevation: 175 meters.…
12 Dec 2023
Priva socotrana
Priva socotrana comes in a pink form and a white form, seen here.
Endemic.
Elevation: 97 meters.
12 Dec 2023
Priva socotrana
Priva socotrana comes in a white form and a pink form, seen here. Despite much more grasses than normal, due to cyclone Tej that hit Socotra 22 October, goats…