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SocotraPoaceaePlants

17 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 409 meters.

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

16 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

15 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

15 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters.

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

14 Dec 2023

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar. Elevation: 554 meters.

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

14 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SocotraPoaceaePlants

14 Dec 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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SocotraHoqReptilesScincidae

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The trail to Hoq cave is a great place to see the Socotra mabuya, as they are easily seen from the trail. Endemic.

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SocotraHoqReptilesScincidae

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The endemic Socotra Mabuya and the Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) are species commonly seen in the same landscape throughout Socotra.

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ArherSocotraPoaceaePlants

4 Feb 2023

Dactyloctenium aristatum

A vibrant and healthy specimen of this grass species found in the sands of Arher. Many species found elsewhere on Socotra grow to their full potential by the…

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