Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

This group of Aloe perryis grow on Socotra's Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

I only found a single flower on this individual, but when in bloom it must be a wonderful site with the pink flowers against the whitish leaves. Elevation: 434…


Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

Elevation: 183 meters. Endemic. Vernonia…</p><hr class=

Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

A common species on Socotra, and you’ll likely see them in all vegetative stages ranging from in severely lack of water to huge, branched inflorescences. Some…


Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

A common species on Socotra, and you’ll likely see them in all vegetative stages ranging from in severely lack of water to huge, branched inflorescences. Some…


Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

A common species on Socotra, and you’ll likely see them in all vegetative stages ranging from in severely lack of water to huge, branched inflorescences. Some…


Pulicaria stephanocarpa

Pulicaria stephanocarpa

This is a species that in many places dominate the landscape on Socotra. You will encounter it by the road to Dixam, and in huge numbers on the plain south of…


Macledium canum

Macledium canum

My first and only encounter of this species so far, and although the plentiful winter rains have made sure this individual is vital and healthy, it had no…