15 Feb 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…
11 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
4 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana UV
A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana UV
What a surprise! In UV the bright flower of argemone mexicana is completely dark! Native range is Central Mexico to Honduras.
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana
Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana
Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…