Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Here I'm taking a short break from exploring the boswellias growing on the cliffs here. I encountered both Boswellia popoviana and Boswellia scopulorum here.…


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,…


Morten Ross in search of Boswellia nana

Morten Ross and Boswellia nana

Here I'm take a break in the land of Boswellia nana, the limestone plateau of Socotra's northwest. Elevation:584 meters.


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.…