15 Dec 2023
Cadaba insularis
This individual is able to hold on to life by growing entangled with a Lycium sokotranum. Lycium sokotranum is also very popular with goats, so here two…
14 Dec 2023
Boswellia nana
Boswellia nana is found in few and isolated areas where they are heavily browsed by the goats. I have not found a single specimen growing to its full…
13 Dec 2023
Barleria aculeata
Even though this species has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual. The fact that there is much more grasses…
13 Dec 2023
Coelocarpum socotranum
This is one of two species in the genus. This species grows to less than 50 cm in height, while the other, Coelocarpum haggierensis, grows to the size of a…
13 Dec 2023
Commiphora socotrana
In places very common. Key distinction: leaflets crenate-dentate opposed to entire in commiphora parviflora.
Endemic.
Elevation: 43 meters.
12 Dec 2023
Boswellia scopulorum
Boswellia scopulorum is found in few and isolated areas where they escape the goats atop huge limestone boulders and in vertical cliffs. 22 October 2023…