On the steep cliffs of west Socotra on the way to Shuab beach I found many interesting plants and some untouched by goats. This rather large specimen was still in great shape and would perhaps be able to make ripe seeds before the lack of water completely suspends all life.
This is likely Cucumis prophetarum ssp prophetarum, as it is less lobed than the Cucumis prophetarum ssp dissectum
Last updated on 10 April 2023
