17 Dec 2023
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected…
16 Dec 2023
Hemionitis scioana
Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…
15 Dec 2023
Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum
Here I'm taking a short break from exploring the boswellias growing on the cliffs here. I encountered both Boswellia popoviana and Boswellia scopulorum here.…
13 Dec 2023
Morten Ross and Boswellia nana
Here I'm take a break in the land of Boswellia nana, the limestone plateau of Socotra's northwest. Elevation:584 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Adiantum balfourii
Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa. Elevation: 579 meters.
12 Dec 2023
Hemionitis scioana
Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra's shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…
12 Dec 2023
Actiniopteris semiflabellata
Actiniopteris semiflabellata is commonly found in Socotra's shady cracks, holes and crevices. Native range is Africa to Nepal Elevation: 175 meters.…
12 Dec 2023
Hemionitis scioana
Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…
12 Dec 2023
Actiniopteris semiflabellata
Actiniopteris semiflabellata is commonly found in Socotra's shady cracks, holes and crevices. Native range is Africa to Nepal Elevation: 97 meters.
12 Dec 2023
Hemionitis scioana
Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…