Nature in Greece | Mountains, lakes, forests, fauna and flora
Trekking expedition in Zagori
Trekking expedition 1-8 August, 2014 Get to know the the Zagori region and Mt. Tymfi in Pindus, Epirus. Walk through the unique landscape of the National Park of Vikos – Aoos through the old stone treks and paths of Zagori and the broader mountain range…
Orchis ustulata
Orhis ustulata or Neotinea ustulata (burnt-tip orchid) is a European terrestrial orchid native to mountains in central and southern Europe, growing at up to 2,400 m (7,900 ft) elevation. It has erect stems carrying 2 to 3, basal in a rosette, oblong, unmarked leaves…
Cichorium intybus – Asteraceae
Greek: αγριοράδικο, πικροράδικο, πικραλίδα Cichorium intybus, is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Cichorium intybus has a long tradition of use globally. Historically, chicory was grown by the ancient Egyptians as a medicinal plant, coffee…
