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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

17 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 409 meters.

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

16 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

15 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

15 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters.

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

14 Dec 2023

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar. Elevation: 554 meters.

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

14 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SocotraPlantsPoaceae

14 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SikkimIndiaVitaceaeFruitPlants

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

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SocotraLeavesPlantsVitaceae

6 Feb 2023

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter of this species of vine on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…

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SocotraArherPlantsPoaceae

4 Feb 2023

Dactyloctenium aristatum

A vibrant and healthy specimen of this grass species found in the sands of Arher. Many species found elsewhere on Socotra grow to their full potential by the…

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