5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These…
5 Feb 2023
Dioscorea lanata
The shape of the leaves provides information that this is a species and an individual with a huge growth potential.…
5 Feb 2023
Geranium biuncinatum
The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species that thrive in the protective shadow of…
5 Feb 2023
Habenaria socotrana
The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At…
4 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
This tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is a…
3 Feb 2023
Large Caltrops (Pedalium murex)
An introduced species that spreads from gardens, and date groves.
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
A mature and healthy specimen of boswellia elongata, but alone and without any seedlings nearby. This lack of…