13 Feb 2015
Euphorbia socotrana
On the highest peaks of Socotra you’ll find magnificent deciduous trees like this one. Some were finished shedding leaves whilst others were in yellows or reds…
13 Feb 2015
Libinhania sphaerocephala
Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy plants of this species under some trees, which was a relief as all the previous I saw on the…
13 Feb 2015
Searsia thyrsiflora
I found many of this species on top of Socotra – Skand (or Skand), but few with good flowers as it was nearing the end of the season.
Endemic.
13 Feb 2015
African Boxwood (Myrsine africana)
A most peculiar inflorescence, but with with very attractive color! I found only two plants with this stage of flowering and fresh leaves seen here – all other…
13 Feb 2015
Libinhania rosulata – as a tree!
Libinhania rosulata is a cushion plant, but appears here to be a small tree! This is deceptive as as closer look reveals it's two species, where the libinhania…
13 Feb 2015
Hypericum scopulorum
Never in my entire life have I seen hypericum grow as dense and tall shrubs as on top of Socotra (Skand)! I was mesmerized by the abundance of plants and…