SocotraHoqPlantsMoraceae
Ficus vasta

5 Feb 2023

Ficus vasta

Very few plant species on Socotra grow such large leaves as the ficus vasta. Fully grown it is also one of the largest…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsPteridaceae
Adiantum balfourii

5 Feb 2023

Adiantum balfourii

Adiantum balfourii is found widespread on Socotra where there are shady and moist places, but I've seen it most…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsRubiaceae
Oldenlandia balfourii

5 Feb 2023

Oldenlandia balfourii

This specimen of Oldenlandia balfourii is growing alongside the fern Adiantum balfourii, and appears vital and at its…

by morten

SocotraHoqNaturePeople
Morten Ross and Peucedanum cordatum

5 Feb 2023

Morten Ross and Peucedanum cordatum

Due to the very high numbers of goats on Socotra, many endemic and already endangered species have just one last option…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsApiaceaeLeaves
Peucedanum cordatum

5 Feb 2023

Peucedanum cordatum

The vertical cliffs of Socotra are very important safe havens for many plant species as there they are safe from goats.…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsApiaceae
Peucedanum cordatum

5 Feb 2023

Peucedanum cordatum

The vertical cliffs of Socotra are very important safe havens for many plant species, including this Peucedanum…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsApiaceae
Peucedanum cordatum

5 Feb 2023

Peucedanum cordatum

The vertical cliffs of Socotra are very important safe havens for many plant species on Socotra as there they are safe…

by morten

HoqSocotraAsteraceaePlants
Socotra plant (Helichrysum)

5 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Helichrysum)

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

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsLamiaceae
Teucrium socotranum

5 Feb 2023

Teucrium socotranum

A large, lush and vital specimen of Teucrium socotranum as it is growing out of reach for the goats. I've encountered…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsApiaceae
Peucedanum cordatum

5 Feb 2023

Peucedanum cordatum

The vertical cliffs of Socotra are very important safe havens for many plant species on Socotra, including this…

by morten

SocotraHoqPlantsLeavesGeraniaceaeFlowersFruit
Geranium biuncinatum

5 Feb 2023

Geranium biuncinatum

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

by morten

SocotraHoqLeavesDioscoreaceaePlants
Dioscorea lanata

5 Feb 2023

Dioscorea lanata

Dioscorea lanata is endemic to Socotra.

by morten