4 Feb 2023

Leucas spiculifolia

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

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4 Feb 2023

Morten Ross and Leucas spiculifolia

When photographing species that are specializing a life in vertical cliffs it's a relief when they are accessible from…

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4 Feb 2023

Hypoestes pubescens

Hypoestes pubescens is endemic to Socotra.

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4 Feb 2023

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

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

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4 Feb 2023

Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)

The Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis) can be quite difficult to find as many grow under the protection of a…

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4 Feb 2023

Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)

The Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis) can be quite difficult to find as many grow under the protection of a…

by morten

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…

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4 Feb 2023

Plantago amplexicaulis

Native range of Plantago amplexicaulis is Canary Islands, South Spain, South Italy, North Africa to Sahara, East Medit.…

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4 Feb 2023

Zygophyllum paulayanum

I encountered many Zygophyllum paulayanum in Homhil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat…

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4 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

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4 Feb 2023

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America,…

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4 Feb 2023

Zygophyllum paulayanum

Native range is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.

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