18 Dec 2023
Commiphora kua
Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra this is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only one that is a shrub no taller than 1 meter and is…
18 Dec 2023
Commiphora kua
Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra this is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only one that is a shrub no taller than 1 meter and is…
18 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This species is found seemingly sporadic on Socotra, but for every tree there are countless prostrate and gnarly individuals that are doomed to eternal…
18 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them. Around this specimen there are many just…
18 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them. Around this specimen there are many just…
18 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them. The long and vibrant shoot looks…
18 Dec 2023
Boswellia hesperia
A new species of Boswellia for Socotra, yet to be confirmed and accepted scientifically. It has a very limited range, and all individuals are heavily browsed…
17 Dec 2023
Boswellia hesperia
A new species of Boswellia for Socotra, yet to be confirmed and accepted scientifically. It has a very limited range, and all individuals are heavily browsed…
17 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them. Around this specimen there are many just…
17 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This individual is running out of water, and soon the leaves will wither and drop to the ground. For the time being they are a beautiful addition to the color…