Wildflowers: Armeria Pungen, Cravo-das-Areias (Thrift)

There is an abundance of the perennial Cravo-das-Areias also commonly known as 'Thrift' in our local area. The pretty pompom pink flowers can be enjoyed on the many coastal walks in the Western Algarve or where we live, growing on wild areas at the side of the road, or even on our roundabouts. It flowers... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2021 5

Wildflowers: Antirrhinum Cirrhigerum – Wolf Mouth

Boco-de-lobo-do-literol - Antirrhinum Cirrhigerum - Wolf Mouth. Photo taken in January western Algarve, Portugal

This week for Wild Wednesday I have chosen the wild antirrhinhum. Who knew Antirrhinums grew in the wild? They grow near the coast, in pine forests and even in sand, as pictured below. They are also called: Boco de lobo do literol or as loosely translated: WOLF MOUTH Several walks along the cliff tops or... Continue Reading →

February 3, 2021 3

Wildflowers: Fumaria officinalis

Fumaria officinalis - Western Algarve, Portugal

Also known as : common ramping-fumitory Fumaria is a genus of about 60 species of annual flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. The genus is native to Europe, Africa and Asia, most diverse in the Mediterranean region, and introduced to North, South America and Australia. Fumaria species are sometimes used in herbal medicine Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fumaria_officinalis... Continue Reading →