Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)

Socotra cucumber tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) is less famous than the desert rose or bottle tree, but equally amazing with its oversized trunk compared to the tiny branches.

The leaves can vary wildly on a tree. One branch had these extremely frizzy leaves resembling parsley, while the rest of the tree had broad, flat leaves.

Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)

Endemic.

Last updated on 21 June 2024