Saturday, February 2, 2013

Socotra Island, Indian Ocean


What makes this island unbelievable is its amazing flora. Located 250 miles off the Yemen coast, this is the biggest among the 4 islands found in the Socotra Archipelago.  It boasts 250 plant species that you cannot find anywhere else on earth! Be stunned with the blood tree that has canopy tops and oozes bloody red resin if you pierce its trunk. Also, never miss out on the desert rose that grows up to 10 feet and has a bulbous trunk swelling with water to prepare for the summer heat.

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