Trichodesma microcalyx

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…


Trichodesma microcalyx

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…


Heliotropium nigricans

Heliotropium nigricans

All specimens of this species were heavily grazed by goats, so I was very happy to find this plant which had one intact and healthy flower. Endemic.……


Heliotropium nigricans

Heliotropium nigricans

All specimens of this species were heavily grazed by goats, so I was very happy to find this plant which had intact and healthy growth. Endemic.


Heliotropium nigricans UV

Heliotropium nigricans UV

White in visible light but quite dark in UV, and stands out in an otherwise dull/grey background in UV.


Heliotropium socotranum

Heliotropium socotranum

Found widespread on and around the Arher sand dunes and varies between all white or yellow or something in between. It resembles H. wagneri and H. shoabense,…


Heliotropium socotranum

Heliotropium socotranum

Found widespread on and around the Arher sand dunes and varies between all white or yellow or something in between, as seen here. It resembles H. wagneri and…


Heliotropium socotranum

Heliotropium socotranum

Resembles H. wagneri and shoabense, but the two have a very limited range, and I therefore assume this is a young specimen of socotranunum. Found on the beach…


Heliotropium socotranum

Heliotropium socotranum

Resembles H. wagneri and shoabense, but the two have a very limited range, and I therefore assume this is a young specimen of socotranunum. Found on the beach…