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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Mycena seynesii

803_9478 [Mycena seynesii]
 
I have seen Mycena seynesii a number of times growing on a pine cone.
It must have a reason but who knows why!
 
It was photographed on Mt. Hymittos on November 03, 2021

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Crocus pallasii

UCDS6269 [Crocus pallasii]

 
Crocus pallasii could be considered an oriental species since it grows on areas of the Balkan Peninsula, the Aegean islands of Lesbos and Chios, Israel, and even further to West Iran. Relatively recent it was also found on Mt. Hymittos where this picture was taken. 
 
It grows from October to December on stony or rocky slopes and bears flowers in various shades of lilac.
 
 Photographed on November 3, 2021
 
 

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Colchicum cupanii

ECVP1492 [Colchicum cupanii]

 
803_9464 [Colchicum cupanii]

 
803_8043 [Colchicum cupanii]
 
Colchicum cupanii is a poisonous Mediterranean plant that grows mainly on rocky sites at altitudes of 700-1400 m          in West and South Greece, in Attica and on Greek islands. 
 
It flowers from September to early December.
 
All pictures were taken on Mt. Hymittos on November 3, 2021