Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails

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…


Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)

Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)

A very young individual that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot reach! If the plant is not…


Dirichletia obovata

Dirichletia obovata

This is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look at the leaves,…


Dirichletia obovata

Dirichletia obovata

This is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look at the leaves,…


Dirichletia obovata

Dirichletia obovata

This is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look at the leaves,…


Dirichletia obovata

Dirichletia obovata

This is a common and very variable species. In fact so variable that it was previously separated into three species: D lanceolata - if you look at the leaves,…


Dirichletia virgata

Dirichletia virgata

Native range is Endemic. Elevation: 295 meters.


Oldenlandia pulvinata

Oldenlandia pulvinata

It is common throughout Socotra, and grows from sea-level to 800-900 meters elevation. After the rains you will find them in bloom, and easy to see. Endemic.…


Oldenlandia pulvinata

Oldenlandia pulvinata

It is common throughout Socotra, and grows from sea-level to 800-900 meters elevation. After the rains you will find them in bloom, and easy to see. Endemic.…


Oldenlandia pulvinata

Oldenlandia pulvinata

It is common throughout Socotra, and grows from sea-level to 800-900 meters elevation. After the rains you will find them in bloom, and easy to see. Endemic.…