Desert Rose Collection

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Colorful pink desert roses blooming, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona. Poisonous plant used to catch fish

Desert Rose
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Dragons blood trees (Dracena cinnibaris) and Desert rose (Adenium obesum socotranum) in Momi Valley, Socotra Island, Yemen, February 2008

Desert Rose (Trichodiadema sp. ) close-up of flowers, in garden, Germany
Desert Rose (Trichodiadema sp.) close-up of flowers, in garden, Germany

Endemic Dragons Blood Trees (Dracaene cannabari) grow among Socotran Desert Roses in the Homhil Mountains. The closest relative of the Dragons Blood Tree is found the other side of the African

Socotra Island is about 87 miles long and between 25 and 31 miles wide, covering an area of 1, 400 square miles. It lies in the Arabian Sea

Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N. P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November
Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Rose of Desert (Adenium Obesum ssp. Sokotranum), Dihamri Beach, Socotra Island, Yemen, Middle East

Rosette-shaped mass of gypsum, also known as desert rose

Gypsum crystals - A desert rose
Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing this ornate arrangement of crystals

Desert rose specimen

Cacti Mundo Los Cabos Botanical Garden, Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico (RF)

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)
Bonsai trained Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) in pots

Desert rose flowers
Desert rose tree (Adenium obesum sokotranum) flowers. This subspecies of the desert rose is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Desert rose tree (Adenium obesum sokotranum) in a rocky landscape. This subspecies of the desert rose is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Bottle-tree (desert rose) (adenium obesum) endemic to island, Diksam Plateau, central Socotra Island, Yemen, Middle East

Bottle-tree (Adenium obesum), endemic to island, known as desert rose, Diksam Plateau, central Socotra Island, Yemen, Middle East

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"Discover the Enchanting Beauty of the Desert Rose: Adenium obesum" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the desert rose, as its vibrant blooms grace various corners of our planet. From Kenya's Bogoria Game Reserve to Yemen's Socotra Island and Monti Haggier, this remarkable species, scientifically known as Adenium obesum, thrives in arid landscapes. Intriguingly, these resilient trees flaunt their exquisite flowers amidst harsh conditions. Picture a majestic desert rose tree adorned with stunning blossoms against a backdrop of Kenya's vast wilderness or Socotra Island's rugged coastline along the Arabian Sea near Hadibu. The unique charm of Yemen's Socotra Island is further enhanced by the presence of both dragons blood trees (Dracena cinnibaris) and desert roses (Adenium obesum socotranum) in Momi Valley. This juxtaposition creates an otherworldly scene that seems straight out of a fantasy novel. Even beyond Africa and Yemen, this enchanting plant continues to captivate hearts worldwide. A close-up view reveals intricate details on Trichodiadema sp. , commonly referred to as Desert Rose, thriving beautifully in gardens across Germany. South Africa also boasts its own variation called Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum), which blooms splendidly within Kruger National Park and Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park during November. These magnificent flowers add bursts of color to an already breathtaking landscape. Endemic Dragons Blood Trees stand tall alongside desert roses on Socotra Island—a testament to nature's ability to create wonders even in seemingly inhospitable environments. With Socotra spanning about 87 miles long and between 25 miles wide at its broadest point, it serves as a sanctuary for these extraordinary botanical treasures.