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 thrives by the sand dunes of Arher, where it forms dense thickets. On Socotra It is also found in sand…
Zygophyllum qatarense
Zygophyllum qatarense thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full…
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)
This is the only place I've encountered Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the…
Paraerva microphylla
A healthy specimen of Paraerva microphylla soon in bloom. I found many of this species around the Arher sand dunes…
Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of Cleome brachycarpa so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing…
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)
My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the…