Commiphora parvifolia

Commiphora parvifolia

Commiphora parvifolia is Endemic to Socotra.


Lindenbergia sokotrana

Lindenbergia sokotrana

A beautiful Lindenbergia sokotrana, untouched by goats and in full bloom. The weeks after good winter rains are…


Socotra plant (Anagallis)

Socotra plant (Anagallis)

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


Hypoestes pubescens

Hypoestes pubescens

Hypoestes pubescens is endemic to Socotra.


Euphorbia spiralis

Euphorbia spiralis

A Euphorbia spiralis with just a few fresh flowers to show for so far this season, but if you look carefully you might…


Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Not far from here I encountered a large colony of vibrant Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) without a single inflorescence.…


Homhil, Socotra

Homhil, Socotra

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


Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis)

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…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine) is a species that is commonly found wherever there is water. Even though this individual…


Leucas spiculifolia

Leucas spiculifolia

Leucas spiculifolia is a species I only encountered in a limited area, where it was abundant. It specializes in growing…


Leucas spiculifolia

Leucas spiculifolia

Leucas spiculifolia found growing in cracks of vertical walls on boulders and cliffs. The leaves are spiny and…


Homhil, Socotra

Homhil, Socotra

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