Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails

Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails

You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 409 meters.


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

The Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is almost without exception found on steep or vertical cliffs, and at this location I encountered not only beautiful…