17 Dec 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)
Elevation: 263 meters. Native range is Cape Verde, Sahara to Tanzania and Northwest India, Angola to South Africa.
14 Dec 2023
Withania adunensis
Less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii being narrowly triangular and longer than…
6 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
5 Feb 2023
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)
The bitter tomato is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Found in most of Africa, Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India Elevation:…
4 Feb 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)
I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…
4 Feb 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)
I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
A really old individual holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large specimens found in sands of Arher.