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| 801_7727 [Biarum tenuifolium] |
Biarum tenuifolium subsp.abbreviatum
is a relatively small perennial flowering plant
that looks like an Arum and is found in Central Mediterranean countries.
In Greece, specifically,
it can be found from July to November on the Mainland
where it thrives primarily in stony ground, rock crevices, open woodlands, and scrublands
at elevations ranging from sea level up to 1,700 meters.
Its spadix and spathe are easily seen from a distance
because they usually appear alone,
without leaves which appear in Spring.
It blooms close to the ground and emits a distinct, unpleasant odor
to attract flies for pollination.
Its flowers are very small
and grow along the spadix from October on.
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| 801_7811 [Biarum tenuifolium] |
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| IMG_4767 [Biarum tenuifolium] |
All pictures were photographed on Philopappou Hill facing the Acropolis.
