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6 Feb 2023

African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

Inconspicuous but commonly found in sandy plains of the coast and further inland. This is the first I've found with flowers. It is found throughout much of…

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SocotraSpidersTetragnathidae

9 Feb 2015

Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

The only one of this species I encountered. A magnificent, large spider! I also found a small male on the outer fringes of the large web made by this female.…

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SocotraLeavesAizoaceaePlants

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods – impressive!

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SocotraFlowersAizoaceaePlants

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive!

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SocotraFlowersPlantsUVAizoaceae

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense UV

As the petals were gone (I found none in bloom), this photo is more on the developing fruit than a true flower.

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SocotraLeavesAizoaceaePlants

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers!

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SocotraFlowersAizoaceaePlants

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers as the petals are…

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