13 Dec 2023

Macledium canum

My first and only encounter of Macledium canum so far, and although the plentiful winter rains have made sure this…

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13 Dec 2023

Dirichletia virgata

Dirichletia virgata is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 295 meters.

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13 Dec 2023

Campylanthus spinosus

Native range of Campylanthus spinosus is North & Central Somalia, Socotra, Yemen. Elevation: 295 meters.

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13 Dec 2023

Croton socotranus

Croton socotranus is perhaps the most common of all plant species on Socotra. Endemic. Elevation: 34 meters.……

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13 Dec 2023

Argiope sector

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13 Dec 2023

Oldenlandia pulvinata

Oldenlandia pulvinata is common throughout Socotra, and grows from sea-level to 800-900 meters elevation. After the…

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13 Dec 2023

Euphorbia kischenensis

Euphorbia kischenensis is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 35 meters.

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13 Dec 2023

Croton socotranus

This Croton socotranus has repeatedly been browsed by goats, leaving a sculpted appearance. Croton socotranus is…

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13 Dec 2023

Blepharis spiculifolia

Blepharis spiculifolia looks similar to Leucas spiculifolia, but is a cliff dwelling species. Blepharis spiculifolia is…

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13 Dec 2023

Commiphora parvifolia

Leaflets entire in Commiphora parvifolia vs crenate-dentate in commiphora socotrana. Commiphora parvifolia is Endemic…

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13 Dec 2023

Commiphora socotrana

In places Commiphora socotrana is very common. Key distinction: leaflets crenate-dentate opposed to entire in…

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13 Dec 2023

Oldenlandia pulvinata

Oldenlandia pulvinata is common throughout Socotra, and grows from sea-level to 800-900 meters elevation. After the…

by morten