Barleria aculeata
Even though this species has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual.…
Ballochia amoena
Pruned by goats year after year, this plant has grown long shoots in response to weeks of rain. But when the grasses…
Angkalanthus oligophylla
This is one of several endemic plant species that is threatened with extinction on Socotra. The main threat is the huge…
Ballochia amoena
This specimen looks similar to ballochia rotundifolia, seen here, but the habit is quite different. This one is tall,…
Angkalanthus oligophylla
This is an inconspicuous plant when not in bloom. This specimen has been hit severely by the insatiable and ever…
Ballochia rotundifolia
At first glance this looks like a stunted ballochia amoena, but the leaves are shaped differently. The leaves of…
African Coromandel (Asystasia intrusa)
Native range is Tropical & South Africa to Arabian Peninsula, Comoros, Madagascar.
Rhinacanthus scoparius
In years of drought the huge number of goats on Socotra will eat anything that will not cause discomfort or poisoning.…
