Botanical Existence
Plant life on Socotra Island is diverse. There are a total of 900 plant species, 308 of which are endemic. The geology and climate of the islands differ, with different climates in different parts of the islands. The islands have a diverse geology and climate that varies between areas. Because of such high diversity and endemism in plants, the islands have been declared a WWF Global 200 Ecoregion, a plant life International Center of Plant Diversity.
These are added to the designation of UNESCO World Heritage site and UNESCO Man Biosphere Reserve.
Plant life on Socotra Island is diverse. There are a total of 900 plant species, 308 of which are endemic. The geology and climate of the islands differ, with different climates in different parts of the islands. The islands have a diverse geology and climate that varies between areas. Because of such high diversity and endemism in plants, the islands have been declared a WWF Global 200 Ecoregion, a plant life International Center of Plant Diversity.
These are added to the designation of UNESCO World Heritage site and UNESCO Man Biosphere Reserve.
