Today Socotra’s rich biological diversity brings ... “but actually it’s Dendrosicyos socotrana—the cucumber tree.” Cucumber? “Yes, it’s the only tree species in Cucurbitaceae ...

Socotra is the largest island ... such as dragon blood trees, cucumber trees, frankincense trees, and desert roses. The ...

Socotra pomegranates, frankincense, various aloes, giant succulent trees, cucumber trees ... One of its most famous sights is the Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari), known for its umbrella ...