The Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a coniferous evergreen tree probably originating from Syria or Persia. It grows over a wide natural range in
Flora & Fauna of Crete
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Crete’s geographical position, climate, and variety of altitude and terrain, have blessed this island with a wonderful diversity of flowers and plants.
The stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) may deter with its nettles, but it is one of the oldest medicinal plant. Stinging nettle has been important
Kritamos (Rock Samphire) is linked to Ancient Greece in many ways, in the myths surrounding Prometheus, as well as in Hippocratic medicine. It is also known in Britain and has been
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is one of eight species of sea turtle worldwide and also hatches on the beaches of southern Crete,
With bright flowers and fig-like fruits, the prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is one of the most famous cacti.and originally comes from the American continent.
From a very early age, the Greeks began to use fennel in the kitchen, but it also has its roots in mythology. The Ancient Greek people called
It is the incomparable aroma of many plants and herbs that suddenly come to life after the first rains in winter – the intense
One of the most striking plants in the Cretan wilderness, but also on the roadside, is the giant fennel (Ferula communis). Its stem is
If you are in Crete in October, you are lucky enough to experience the harvest time of one of the most delicious fruits. You