Cucumber? “Yes, it’s the only tree ... in the company of more than 300 other rare plant species on Socotra. In the distance lies Qulansiyah, one of the island’s largest towns.

Socotra pomegranates, frankincense, various aloes, giant succulent trees, cucumber trees, and myrrh trees are some popular plants on the island, as per AZ Animals. One of its most famous sights is ...

The site is of universal importance because of its biodiversity with rich and distinct flora and fauna: 37% of Socotra’s 825 plant species, 90% of its reptile species and 95% of its land snail species ...