Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Polycarpaea paulayana

Polycarpaea paulayana

A very healthy specimen of polycarpaea paulayana. It is growing near the Hoq cave of the northeastern coast of Socotra, and has very little sunlight, but…


Polycarpaea hayoides

Polycarpaea hayoides

My first encounter with this species on Socotra, one that thrives in even the smallest of cracks in the canyon walls. Here it is in the shade most of the day…


Haya obovata

Haya obovata

Well hidden flowers in clusters. Found near the Arher sand dunes.


Haya obovata

Haya obovata

The most beautiful stage of this species, as when it's fully grown it's rather spindly and easily overlooked. Found near the Arher sand dunes. Endemic.…


Argemone mexicana UV

Argemone mexicana UV

What a surprise! In UV this bright flower is completely dark!


Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana

This is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah in the west of…


Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana

This is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah in the west of…