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
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
Morten Ross and Euphorbia spiralis
Here I'm photographing a beautiful specimen of Euphorbia spiralis on Socotra. Get a closer view of it here.