17 Dec 2023
Vernonia cockburniana
I only found a single flower on this Vernonia cockburniana, but when in bloom it must be a wonderful site with the pink flowers against the whitish leaves.…
16 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…
15 Dec 2023
Pulicaria stephanocarpa
Pulicaria stephanocarpa is a species that in many places dominate the landscape on Socotra. You will encounter it by the road to Dixam, and in huge numbers on…
13 Dec 2023
Adiantum balfourii
Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa.
Elevation: 579 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Macledium canum
My first and only encounter of Macledium canum so far, and although the plentiful winter rains have made sure this individual is vital and healthy, it had no…
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.…