6 Feb 2023

Lachnocapsa spathulata

Lachnocapsa spathulata is endemic to Socotra.

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6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago - 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper.…

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6 Feb 2023

Boswellia popoviana

Socotra is home to least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists…

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6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper.…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Grass Lilies)

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6 Feb 2023

Cryptolepis socotrana

Cryptolepis socotrana is a specialist that thrives in the cracks of vertical cliffs around waterways. Their roots find…

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6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper.…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Cryptolepis socotrana

Cryptolepis socotrana is a specialist that thrives in the cracks of vertical cliffs around waterways, as seen here in…

by morten

6 Feb 2015

Cryptolepis socotrana

I found cryptolepis socotrana only in this location during my two week stay on Socotra. It grows in a crack in the rock…

by morten

6 Feb 2015

Cryptolepis socotrana

I found cryptolepis socotrana only in this location during my two week stay on Socotra. It grows in a crack in the rock…

by morten

6 Feb 2015

Kalesan gorge, Socotra

Another angle on this amazing gorge! After rain the water is much higher and dangerous to swim in, but now it's a…

by morten

6 Feb 2015

Kalesan gorge, Socotra

Wherever you are on Socotra you'll be struck by the amazing landscape and flora. The key to truly appreciate it is to…

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