APRIL 2008 | APRIL 2007 continued
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| Spartium junceum
- Spanish Broom - is common
all over Crete and is often planted along roadsides
with Oleander. |
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| Valeriana asarifolia
- Cretan valerian is endemic to the
Cretan area. It is distinguished by its heart
shaped lower leaves. |
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| Iris germanica
- This specimen was one of a large stand of plants
on a hillside above Neapoli. Introduced and naturalised
in Crete, this beautiful stately iris is usually
found near old gardens. |
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| Morea sisyrinchium
- Growing in a great mass above Kroustas,
this species is recognised by its attractive spotting. |
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| Gagea graeca
- This delicate flower appears from a
small bulb and is a common species on Crete. |
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| Ophrys fleischmanii
- is distinguished by its very hairy lip and hairless
‘omega’ markings. It is a small ophrys,
which is found more commonly in eastern Crete. |
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| Serapias bergonii
- This serapias (a form of orchid) is commonly
found all over the island. |
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| Ophrys tenthredinifera
- The Wasp Ophrys – in
such a pretty colour combination – is common
all over Crete, but coming to the end of its season
now in April. |
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| Lizard -
Spot the lizard amongst the grasses! Maybe a Podarcis
erhardii? (Wall lizard). |
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