5 Feb 2023

Aden Currybush (Lasiosiphon socotranus)

As I neared the plateau the shade of the otherwise imposing Hoq cliffs of north eastern Socotra, the landscape opened…

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5 Feb 2023

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual…

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5 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Helicrysum)

A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and seemingly at its full potential. The vertical cliffs of Socotra are safe…

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5 Feb 2023

Oldenlandia balfourii

A beautiful specimen of Oldenlandia balfourii, at its full potential. Usually the species is gobbled up by the goats,…

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5 Feb 2023

Micromeria remota

Micromeria remota is endemic to Socotra.

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5 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Apiaceae)

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5 Feb 2023

Geranium trilophum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium trilophum, that…

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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…

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5 Feb 2023

Dioscorea lanata

The shape of the leaves provides information that this is a species and an individual with a huge growth potential.…

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5 Feb 2023

Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas)

A very young Socotran Fig (Dorstenia gigas), with very little reserves to lean on as the moisture withdraws. The leaves…

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5 Feb 2023

Oreofraga morrisiana

The north-facing cliffs of the north-west of Socotra are home to many species that thrive in the cracks of the vertical…

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5 Feb 2023

Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)

I've noticed Blanford's Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis) much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya…

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