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…
4 Feb 2023
Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)
The Persian carpet flower can be quite difficult to find as many grow under the protection of a shrub, as this one is.…
4 Feb 2023
Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)
The Persian carpet flower can be quite difficult to find as many grow under the protection of a shrub, as this one is.…
4 Feb 2023
Annual Asphodel (Asphodelus tenuifolius)
The lush plain of Homhil is an amazingly beautiful sight as it is as short-lived state. In some years the winter rains…
4 Feb 2023
Plantago amplexicaulis
Native range is Canary Islands, South Spain, South Italy, North Africa to Sahara, East Medit. to South Iran and Arabian…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum paulayanum
I encountered many of this species in Homhil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat unpleasant to…
4 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum paulayanum
Native range is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.
4 Feb 2023
Diceratella incana
My first observation of this species on Socotra. I found it near the creek on the northern end of the Homhil plain. It…