Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

I encountered this Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the…


Tamarix nilotica

Tamarix nilotica

Tamarix nilotica thrives by the sand dunes of Arher, where it forms dense thickets. On Socotra It is also found in sand…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

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


Heliotropium sokotranum

Heliotropium sokotranum

As several other species this one is growing to its full potential here, in and by the sand dunes of Arher.


Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This is the only place I've encountered Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the…


Paraerva microphylla

Paraerva microphylla

A healthy specimen of Paraerva microphylla soon in bloom. I found many of this species around the Arher sand dunes…


Dactyloctenium aristatum

Dactyloctenium aristatum

A vibrant and healthy specimen of Dactyloctenium aristatum found in the sands of Arher. Many species found elsewhere on…


Cleome brachycarpa

Cleome brachycarpa

The largest specimen I have come across of Cleome brachycarpa so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing…


Dactyloctenium aristatum

Dactyloctenium aristatum

A slender but healthy specimen of Dactyloctenium aristatum found in the sands of Arher. Many species found elsewhere on…


Zygophyllum qatarense

Zygophyllum qatarense

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


Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the…