16 Dec 2023
Socotra plant (Poaceae)
22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…
14 Dec 2023
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar. Elevation: 554 meters.
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…