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14 Dec 2023

Withania adunensis

Withania adunensis is less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii being narrowly…

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SocotraSolanaceaePlants

13 Dec 2023

Lycium sokotranum

Lycium sokotranum is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 579 meters.

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SocotraSolanaceaePlants

12 Dec 2023

Lycium sokotranum

Lycium sokotranum is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation 57 meters.

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19 Jun 2023

Strutseving (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

Strutseving (Matteuccia struthiopteris) er en umiskjennelig og dekorativ bregne, som med sin størrelse kan dominere området den vokser i. Naturlig utbredelse…

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SocotraSolanaceaePlants

6 Feb 2023

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.

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HoqSocotraSolanaceaePlants

5 Feb 2023

Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)

Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Native range is Africa, Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India…

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5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The trail to Hoq cave is a great place to see the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana), as they are easily seen from the trail. Endemic.

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5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The endemic Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and the Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) are species commonly seen in the same landscape throughout…

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