18 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Trichocalyx orbiculatus is similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves. Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Barleria tetracantha
A young Barleria tetracantha finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
15 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx obovatus
Trichocalyx obovatus is similar to trichocalyx orbiculatus which has orbicular leaves with shorter petiole. Uncertain if this could be a variation of one…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot…
15 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 52 meters.