Habenaria socotrana

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…


Habenaria socotrana

Habenaria socotrana

Native range of Habenaria socotrana is Socotra and North Somalia. Elevation: 579 meters.


Habenaria socotrana

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…


Habenaria socotrana

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…


Habenaria socotrana

Habenaria socotrana

The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At first glance it is an arid island, yet…


Habenaria socotrana

Habenaria socotrana

Native range is Socotra and North Somalia Habenaria…</p><hr class=

Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

The vertical walls of Dirhur canyon is the only place I've found Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii). This is a very healthy colony with old inflorescences to…


Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

The walls of Socotra's Dirhur canyon provide opportunities for many species taking advantage of the opportunities presented in this precipitous environment.…


Buxus hildebrandtii

Buxus hildebrandtii

Buxus hildebrandtii is an evergreen species common in Firhmin Forest, where it's found as a shrub to trees 3 meters tall or more. Native range is East Ethiopia…


Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

Two Socotra cormorants was actually unusual, as I mostly saw them in one large mass. The Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is found in large…