Dogsface (Trichocephalus stipularis)

Dogsface (Trichocephalus stipularis)

Elevation: 48 meters. Native range of dogsface (Trichocephalus stipularis) is Western Cape.


Plumed Hardleaf (Phylica plumigera)

Plumed Hardleaf (Phylica plumigera)

Elevation: 1087 meters. Native range of plumed hardleaf (Phylica plumigera) is Western Cape.


Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi) is very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to…


Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)

This Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi) tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is…


Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

The Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated…