They look completely out of this world.” It is, however, another endemic tree, the dragon’s blood, that’s come to symbolize Socotra, its distinctive shape even depicted on Yemen’s 20-rial ...

Frank Gardner / BBC Dragon's Blood Tree is known to Socotrans by its Arabic name, Damm Al-Akhwayn – Blood of Two Brothers. Endemic to the remote Haghir Mountains of Socotra, it is named after ...

If you're planning a trip to Socotra Island in Yemen, prepare for an adventure like no other. This stunning, remote […] The post A Guide to Exploring Socotra in 8 Days appeared first on Travel Reveal.

Socotra is part of Yemen ... One of the most iconic of its native species is the blood dragon tree - a striking, umbrella-shaped tree with a thick trunk. Getty Images It gets its name from ...

Socotra stands out as one of the most distinctive and biodiverse places on the planet but it faces several travel ...