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| DSCN2724 [Sternbergia lutea] |
Sternbergia lutea is a crocus-like, perennial, bulbous flower
endemic to the Mediterranean countries.
In Greece,
it is widespread in stony and dry locations, in scrub-lands,
and in forest clearings, usually at low altitudes.
Due to its beautiful golden-yellow flowers,
it is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and even in pots.
It blooms from September to November
and may reach a height of 25cm.
Picture: from Mt. Hymittos
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| 301_4666 [Sternbergia lutea] |
In the wild they grow solitary …
Picture: from Mandra (Attica)
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| DSCN2855 [Sternbergia lutea] |
more than one together…
Picture: from Grammatiko (Attica)
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or they spread over large areas.
Picture: from Mt. Penteli
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| IMG_0064 [Sternbergia lutea] |
After fertilization,
the flowers turn into fleshy capsules
that contain a large number of spores.
Picture: from Mt Hymittos
