On the highest peaks of Socotra you’ll find magnificent deciduous trees like this euphorbia socotrana purpurea. Some were finished shedding leaves whilst others were in yellows or reds like the temperate autumns.

This subspecies differs from euphorbia socotrana socotrana by cyathia with five to six dark purple nectar glands opposed to green.

Euphorbia socotrana purpurea is endemic to Socotra.

Last updated on 14 February 2025