13 Feb 2015
Euphorbia socotrana purpurea
On the highest peaks of Socotra you’ll find magnificent deciduous trees like this euphorbia socotrana purpurea. Some were finished shedding leaves whilst…
13 Feb 2015
Libinhania sphaerocephala UV
Libinhania sphaerocephala is very dull in UV compared to the many color variations in visible light. Endemic.
13 Feb 2015
Libinhania sphaerocephala
Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy individuals of libinhania sphaerocephala under some trees, which was a relief as all the…
13 Feb 2015
Libinhania sphaerocephala
Close to the top of Socotra, Skand (or Skand) I found some healthy individuals of libinhania sphaerocephala under some trees, which was a relief as all the…
13 Feb 2015
Searsia thyrsiflora
I found this searsia thyrsiflora, and many others on top of Socotra – Skand (or Skand), but few with good flowers as it was nearing the end of the season.…
13 Feb 2015
Pulicaria lanata UV
Dark center opposed to the all-yellow appearance in visible light - a typical Asteraceae! Endemic.
13 Feb 2015
Pulicaria lanata
The wooly leaves makes pulicaria lanata easy to identify year round. Endemic.
13 Feb 2015
Pulicaria lanata
As I was getting closer to the highest of the Haghier (or Haggeher) mountains - Skand (or Skand) - I noticed this pulicaria lanata with wooly leaves, but none…