Orobanche crenata

801_4190 [Orobanche crenata]

 

Orobanche crenata is a common parasite of leguminous crops, especially beans and peas.

It often appears in large colonies from March to July in countries around the Mediterranean basin.

It has no chlorophyl, which means it gets the ingredients it needs to grow from host plants.

Its whitish flowers are fragrant and between 20-30mm.

 

 

304_6429 [Orobanche crenata]

 

A closeup on a similar plant magnified for details to be visible.

 

Both photographs were taken on Mt. Geraneia.

 

Tragopogon hybridus

304_6361 [Tragopogon hybridus]

This plant is found in fields, meadows and roadsides

throughout the country on heights of up to 600 m. 

Like many of its relatives, it is best seen and photographed in the morning

because its flowerheads close as the day reaches its end.

 

It was photographed on Mt. Geraneia on April 20, 2018

 

 

Wishes

Easter wishes 2023

 

Christ has Risen!

Let our souls confirm it!

 

 

 

 

 

Ophrys tenthredinifera

804_0647 [Ophrys tethredinifera]

 

Α common Ophrys found in all Mediterranean countries.

In Greece it is found in large populations almost everywhere

with the exception of Macedonia and Thrace.

It blooms from February to May in meadows, uncultivated fields,

and open forests, up to a height of 1,800 meters.

A fairly robust, tall Ophrys. 10-30 cm 

 

Photographed on Mt. Hymittos on March 24, 2023

Ophrys schlechteriana

801_3572 {Ophrys schlechteriana]

Photographed at Dilesi, Attica, on March 31, 2019