4 Feb 2023

Commiphora parvifolia

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4 Feb 2023

Lindenbergia sokotrana

A beautiful specimen, untouched by goats and in full bloom. The weeks after good winter rains are spectacular on…

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4 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Anagallis)

There seems to be a taxonomic confusion here, as POWO operates with two accepted names having synonyms pointing to each…

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4 Feb 2023

Hypoestes pubescens

Endemic.

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4 Feb 2023

Euphorbia spiralis

An individual with just a few fresh flowers to show for so far this season, but if you look carefully you might find…

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4 Feb 2023

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Not far from here I encountered a large colony of vibrant Aloe perryis without a single inflorescence. Here an equally…

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4 Feb 2023

Homhil, Socotra

Socotra is full of extraordinary geological features, and when water is in the mix it is even more spectacular. Here…

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4 Feb 2023

Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis)

This was a lovely encounter as they were so relaxed and unprovoked by my presence. They are not endemic to Socotra and…

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4 Feb 2023

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

This is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual appears to be growing…

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4 Feb 2023

Leucas spiculifolia

This is a species I only encountered in a limited area, where it was abundant. It specializes in growing in cracks of…

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4 Feb 2023

Leucas spiculifolia

A species found growing in cracks of vertical walls on boulders and cliffs. The leaves are spiny and unpleasant to the…

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4 Feb 2023

Homhil, Socotra

Although much of Socotra appears bone dry, the island is like a huge water reservoir. First and foremost the Haghier…

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