Angkalanthus oligophylla
This is an inconspicuous plant when not in bloom. This specimen has been hit severely by the insatiable and ever…
Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)
The vertical walls of Dirhur canyon is the only place I've found Eulophia petersii. This is a very healthy colony with…
Vernonia unicata
A tree that is thriving in a crack in the wall of Dirhur canyon of Socotra. My first and only encounter of this rare…
Polycarpaea hayoides
My first encounter with this species on Socotra, one that thrives in even the smallest of cracks in the canyon walls.…
Plocama puberula
My first encounter of this species. It's growing in a crack of the wall of Dirhur canyon, where it is accessing water…
Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)
A common species on Socotra, and you'll likely see them in all vegetative stages ranging from in severely lack of water…
Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)
The walls of Socotra's Dirhur canyon provide opportunities for many species taking advantage of the opportunities…
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
This is a common species on Socotra, wherever there is water, which translates to cracks and crevices, often on…
Acridocarpus socotranus
A vibrant and healthy specimen with access to water throughout the year as it is on the banks of the Dirhur canyon…