14 Dec 2023
Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)
A variable species that can be difficult to identify as the flower comes in cream, yellow or orange seen here. I've only encountered in one the limestone…
13 Dec 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
Most of the Socotran pomegranades I have encountered have been heavily browsed by goats, and this individual is no exception, except that it has been able to…
5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs provide shade and moisture…
4 Feb 2023
Convolvulus sarmentosus
There is a short window of opportunity for many of the plant species on Socotra that are most sensitive to the winter rains for growth and blossom. For one…
2 Feb 2023
Acridocarpus socotranus
This is the tallest specimen I've encountered on Socotra so far, and it appears very old, with considerable parts dead from past droughts. It has both flowers…
1 Feb 2023
Acridocarpus socotranus
A vibrant and healthy specimen with access to water throughout the year as it is on the banks of the Dirhur canyon where water flows all year. It has survived…
1 Feb 2023
Purple-throat Morning Glory (Ipomoea sinensis)
Socotra is still vibrant with life after the generous winter rains this year. Perhaps it is due to the La Nina, and this will be the best winter rains in a few…