18 Dec 2023
Boswellia hesperia
A new species of Boswellia for Socotra, yet to be confirmed and accepted scientifically. It has a very limited range,…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves. Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.
18 Dec 2023
Nait coast, Socotra
Early morning by the Nait coast, with the largest mangrove population remaining on Socotra seen in the distance. I…
18 Dec 2023
Euphorbia marie-cladieae
Euphorbia marie-cladieae is a newly described species (2013) of Euphorbia on Socotra. Unfortunately this individual is…
17 Dec 2023
Boswellia hesperia
A new species of Boswellia for Socotra, yet to be confirmed and accepted scientifically. It has a very limited range,…
17 Dec 2023
Euphorbia marie-cladieae
Euphorbia marie-cladieae is a newly described species (2013) of Euphorbia on Socotra. Unfortunately this individual is…
17 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them.…
17 Dec 2023
Camptoloma lyperiiflorum
This species is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern…
17 Dec 2023
Commiphora planifrons
This individual is running out of water, and soon the leaves will wither and drop to the ground. For the time being…