Monolluma socotrana

Monolluma socotrana

Monolluma socotrana can be found with flowers almost any time of the year on Socotra, but where to find one is the…


Beadbean (Maerua angolensis ssp. socotrana)

Beadbean (Maerua angolensis ssp. socotrana)

Maerua angolensis ssp. socotrana is a species with the unmistakable hanging branches that sway in the wind. It's found…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I…


Commiphora kua

Commiphora kua

Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra, Commiphora kua is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only…


Commiphora kua

Commiphora kua

Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra, Commiphora kua is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only…


Commiphora kua

Commiphora kua

Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra, Commiphora kua is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only…


Commiphora kua

Commiphora kua

Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra, Commiphora kua is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only…


Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails

Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails

You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them…


Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

You can find these dormant (aestivating) bark snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this…


Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

You can find these dormant (aestivating) land bark snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but at…


Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

You can find these dormant (aestivating) bark snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this…


Wineleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus vitifolius)

Wineleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus vitifolius)

Elevation: 190 meters. Native range is Tropical & Subtropical Old World.