Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
The unmistakable fruit of the Socotran desert rose. I encountered plenty of fruits during this visit to Socotra, but…
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
This species is as iconic and well known as the dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), and every visitor would want a…
Boswellia ameero
This individual is vibrant and lush, a clear sign of recent rains. To those unfamiliar with boswellias it might appear…
Boswellia ameero
Socotra holds at least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists…
Acridocarpus socotranus
This is the tallest specimen I've encountered on Socotra so far, and it appears very old, with considerable parts dead…
