If you want to get an idea of what the alien places might look like, Socotra Island is probably the closest example, as it has been described as the. Most alien landscape on earth.
Located in Indian Ocean, 380 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and belongs to the Republic of Yemen, while it is the largest island in the Middle East with a length of 125 km and one of the most isolated places in the world.
Socotra is the tenth richest island in the world for endemic plant species, while one of its most important features is the fact that on the island there are about 900 species of plants, including 307 species of endemic plants that are not found anywhere else in the world.
One of the most typical examples, the image of which looks completely alien, the tree “dragon blood” (Dracaena cinnabari) whose view from above gives the impression of a flying saucer or UFO for those with more imagination, while from below it looks like a giant mushroom. Its name is due to the fact that its red juice in ancient times was called “dragon blood” and the inhabitants of the island used it as a medicine for all diseases or as a dye.
Also striking are the gray trees (abenium obesum), with their thick trunks and small branches blooming with pink flowers, which are said to look like elephant legs. Equally important and rare is the fauna of the island, with many strange animals, such as the sea caterpillar that reaches a length of up to four meters, and rare birds – out of 140 different species, 10 are found only here.
The diverse landscape with the imposing mountains that alternate with pristine beaches with white sands, unique caves and of course the rare flora of the island were the reason why in 2008 the island was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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