Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)

Elevation: 263 meters. Native range is Cape Verde, Sahara to Tanzania and Northwest India, Angola to South Africa.…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first…


Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first…


Erissel, Socotra

Erissel, Socotra

The light green dense growth with globular leaves is Zygophyllum qatarense.


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

A really old Zygophyllum qatarense holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense is quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest…


Zygophyllum paulayanum

Zygophyllum paulayanum

I encountered many Zygophyllum paulayanum in Homhil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat…


Zygophyllum paulayanum

Zygophyllum paulayanum

Native range is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.


Zygophyllum paulayanum

Zygophyllum paulayanum

Native range of Zygophyllum paulayanum is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense is a variable species I encountered on several coastal locales. This is not far from the Arher…