5 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
I encountered this species in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the smallest.
It is also found in eastern Africa, Arabia to India.
4 Feb 2023
Tamarix nilotica
This species thrives by the sand dunes of Arher, where it forms dense thickets. On Socotra It is also found in sand dunes in many other locations near the…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
This species thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full potential and seem to never shed their leaves. Also…
4 Feb 2023
Heliotropium sokotranum
As several other species this one is growing to its full potential here, in and by the sand dunes of Arher.
4 Feb 2023
Socotra plant 41 (Cucurbitaceae)
This is the only place I've encountered this species on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the tall cliffs and finds moisture from the water seeping out…
4 Feb 2023
Paraerva microphylla
A healthy specimen soon in bloom. I found many of this species around the Arher sand dunes where they were all untouched by goats, as they still had plenty of…
4 Feb 2023
Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
This species quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also in bloom. The…