5 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
I encountered this Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the…
4 Feb 2023
Tamarix nilotica
Tamarix nilotica thrives by the sand dunes of Arher, where it forms dense thickets. On Socotra It is also found in sand…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
Zygophyllum qatarense thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full…
4 Feb 2023
Heliotropium sokotranum
As several other species this one is growing to its full potential here, in and by the sand dunes of Arher.
4 Feb 2023
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
This is the only place I've encountered Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the…
4 Feb 2023
Paraerva microphylla
A healthy specimen of Paraerva microphylla soon in bloom. I found many of this species around the Arher sand dunes…
4 Feb 2023
Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of Cleome brachycarpa so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
Zygophyllum qatarense is quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest…
4 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the…