Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, and in most instances seen without any sign of…


Ballochia amoena

Ballochia amoena

Pruned by goats year after year, this Ballochia amoena has grown long shoots in response to weeks of rain. But when the…


Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in…


Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla is one of several endemic plant species that is threatened with extinction on Socotra. The…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is a species that is quite hard to get up and close with as it is a vertical cliff…


Cissus paniculata

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a…


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is a species that is quite hard to get up and close with as it is a vertical cliff…


Plumbago socotrana

Plumbago socotrana

Plumbago socotrana is Endemic to Socotra.


Euphorbia arbuscula

Euphorbia arbuscula

Euphorbia arbuscula is endemic to Socotra.


Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas) is a species that is quite hard to get up and close with as it is a vertical cliff…


African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense) is inconspicuous but commonly found in sandy plains of the coast and further…


Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America,…