Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…


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…


Vachellia pennivenia

Vachellia pennivenia

Elevation: 190 meters. Endemic. Vachellia…</p><hr class=

Chapmannia sericea

Chapmannia sericea

Elevation: 211 meters. Endemic. Chapmannia sericea


Trichocalyx orbiculatus

Trichocalyx orbiculatus

Trichocalyx orbiculatus is similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves. Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Barleria tetracantha

Barleria tetracantha

A young Barleria tetracantha finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic…


Zygocarpum caeruleum

Zygocarpum caeruleum

Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic. Zygocarpum…</p><hr class=

Chapmannia sericea (Fabaceae)

Chapmannia sericea (Fabaceae)

Elevation: 168 meters. Chapmannia sericea (Fabaceae) is Endemic to Socotra


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…