17 Dec 2023
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
This species is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected by the sun.…
14 Dec 2023
Mountain Knotgrass (Ouret lanata)
Elevation: 542 meters. Native range is Africa to tropical Asia.
14 Dec 2023
Mountain Knotgrass (Ouret lanata)
Native range is Africa to tropical Asia. Elevation: 542 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Withania adunensis
Less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii being narrowly triangular and longer than…
6 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
5 Feb 2023
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)
The bitter tomato is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Found in most of Africa, Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India Elevation:…