I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra’s east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far on Socotra. It is found in dry vegetation areas in Africa, throughout the Arabian peninsula to India.
I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra’s east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far on Socotra. It is found in dry vegetation areas in Africa, throughout the Arabian peninsula to India.
A really old individual holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large specimens found in sands of Arher. Also found in mainland Arabia.
This species thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full potential and seem to never shed their leaves. Also found in mainland Arabia.
This species quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also in bloom. The tiny white flowers are not easy to see, but it is worth sticking your nose up close as they have a delightfully sweet scent. As the […]
I encountered many of this species in Homil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat unpleasant to handle, but the goats finds it very palatable until it sets fruit. It is not endemic to Socotra but common throughout neighboring countries and beyond.
A variable species I encountered on several coastal locales. This is not far from the Arher sand dunes in the north-east.