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
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
Trichodesma microcalyx
The smaller plants on top of Socotra were still in good condition, and thus I found flowers in excellent condition compared to the drooping or even dried ones…
13 Feb 2015
Trichodesma microcalyx
The smaller plants on top of Socotra were still in good condition, and thus I found flowers in excellent condition compared to the drooping or even dried ones…
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
The wooly leaves makes pulicaria lanata easy to identify year round. 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…