Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These…
Dioscorea lanata
The shape of the leaves provides information that this is a species and an individual with a huge growth potential.…
Geranium biuncinatum
The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species that thrive in the protective shadow of…
Habenaria socotrana
The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At…
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
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…
Boswellia elongata
A mature and healthy specimen of boswellia elongata, but alone and without any seedlings nearby. This lack of…
