5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica), found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs…
5 Feb 2023
Geranium biuncinatum
The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium biuncinatum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…
4 Feb 2023
Tamarix nilotica
Tamarix nilotica thrives by the sand dunes of Arher, where it forms dense thickets. On Socotra It is also found in sand dunes in many other locations near the…
4 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi) is very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to…
2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
The unmistakable fruit of the Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum). I encountered plenty of fruits during this visit to Socotra, but only 2-3…
1 Feb 2023
Euphorbia schimperi
Euphorbia schimperi is a common species in shrubland and seen in all stages of growth depending on the the location. Here it is blooming and is active, whilst…