18 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December visit. Elevation:…
18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
18 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…
18 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…
18 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves.
Elevation: 409 meters.
Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Barleria tetracantha
A young individual finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic four-branched…
16 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…
16 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…
16 Dec 2023
Bark snails (Achatinelloides)
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this location they were in the thousands, and on tree trunks as…