A Creative Spirit
We took these photographs of the wild crocus while walking in the Costa Vincintina in November. I struggled to identify this crocus, so I sent Mr. P back to take close-ups of the leaves. I then shared to the Wildflowers, Plants, and Trees in Portugal FB group where I was advised it was the Crocus... Continue Reading →
This is another Wild Wednesday offering. This week, I'd like to introduce you to one of the most common wildflowers I see on my roadside walks—they literally grow out of the road! It is a common wildflower across Portugal. Do they grow where you live? Dittrichia viscosa (L.) Greuter - False Yellowhead Sticky Fleabane Remember, all... Continue Reading →
It never ceases to amaze me how these plants survive. It's mid-August in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, and it's hardly rained for months. As you can see, it grows in poor, rocky soil. All these photographs were taken from the road, so if you can't hike into the countryside like... Continue Reading →
For this week's Wild Wednesday in the Western Algarve I offer wild yellow lupins. These can usually be seen between March and August. Como citar este mapa F.Clamote, J.D.Almeida, A.Carapeto, P.V.Araújo, P.Beja, M.J.Correia, J.Lourenço, M.Porto, et al. (2024). Lupinus luteus L. - mapa de distribuição. Flora-On: Flora de Portugal Interactiva, Sociedade Portuguesa de Botânica. http://www.flora-on.pt/#wLupinus+luteus.... Continue Reading →
Do you enjoy photographing wildflowers, bugs, birds, snakes, and other curiosities in the wild? I decided to revisit the meme I created 'Wild Wednesday", where I share a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina area. Why not join me, share your photo on your... Continue Reading →
or Goivinho-da-praia in Portuguese. Malcolmia Littirea grows on the west coast of Portugal and flowers from February to July. I never realised they were related to Virginia Stock which I use to grow in my garden in the UK until I conducted some research to identify them. I seem to remember they had an amazing... Continue Reading →
I first started taking photographs of the Milk Vetch back in December while walking along the cliff path at our local beach, and it is still flowering in mid-February. I've noticed some of of the flowers are now turning to seed pods. I did take a photograph, but the strap of my mobile phone was... Continue Reading →
As I enjoy taking photographs of nature I decided to create a MEME called #WildWednesday. Every Wednesday I will be sharing a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local area. Who will join me? How it works: Simply post a photograph to your blog with some relevant blurb if possible. Include the words... Continue Reading →
Can anyone name this flower? Yes, Fernanda has now identified the flower as "Lírio-das-areias" Weekly Photo Challenge: Two Subjects How can something so beautiful and delicate grow in such barren land? What life-lesson could we learn from this simple flower? Is less more? Please share your thoughts...
There are many beautiful wild flowers in Portugal. Unfortunately, I am still trying to identify them - can anyone help me, please?
Piglet in Portugal 