Withania adunensis
Less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii…
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)
The bitter tomato is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Found in most of Africa,…
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
Lycium sokotranum
This heavily pruned individual is the result of never-ending browsing by the goats. Without the goats this species will…
Lycium sokotranum
This heavily pruned individual is the result of never-ending browsing by the goats. Without the goats this species will…
Lycium sokotranum
Many species grow in very dissimilar conditions on Socotra, and as such you can see a species withered in one location,…
Withania riebeckii
High above the Detwah lagoon of western Socotra I found a favourite spot just under the cave. Here the landscape was…
