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
Cystostemon socotranus
Grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks.
Endemic.
Elevation: 584 meters.
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…
14 Dec 2023
Heliotropium balfourii
There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. This species is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation: 641…
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…