15 Dec 2023
Cadaba insularis
This Cadaba insularis 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
Socotra Joker (Byblia anvatara ssp. boydi)
One of many species of butterflies found on Socotra. Native range is Africa up to the Arabian peninsula.
Elevation: 554 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…
13 Dec 2023
Barleria aculeata
Even though Barleria aculeata has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual. The fact that there is much more…
13 Dec 2023
Coelocarpum socotranum
Coelocarpum socotranum 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…
13 Dec 2023
Commiphora socotrana
Commiphora socotrana is in places very common. Key distinction: leaflets crenate-dentate opposed to entire in commiphora parviflora. Endemic to Socotra.…
