2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
The unmistakable fruit of the Socotran desert rose. I encountered plenty of fruits during this visit to Socotra, but only 2-3 with open follicles and…
2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
This species is as iconic and well known as the dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), and every visitor would want a photo of one in bloom, like this one. It…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
This individual is vibrant and lush, a clear sign of recent rains. To those unfamiliar with boswellias it might appear as being pruned, as there are no thin…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
Socotra holds at least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
