Wordless Wednesday: Fishing in Portugal

April 28, 2021 2

Wildflowers: Daucus Carota Subsp. Halophilus – Wild Carrot

A gentle stroll along the clifftop road towards Amoreira beach in the Western Algarve gave me yet more photo opportunities to record several species of wildflowers. This week I have chosen to showcase the wild carrot. Apparently, it is also used as an essential oil for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Natural medicine geeks check... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2021 7

Wildflowers: Centaurea Sphaerocephala (Knapweed)

Centaurea Sphaerocephala (Knapweed) western algarve

Wildflowers in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal Reference: floresdoareal.blogspot.com and https://flora-on.pt/index.php#/1centaurea+sphaerocephala Do you enjoy taking photographs of wildflowers, bugs, birds, snakes and other curiosities found in the wild? Every Wednesday I will be sharing a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local area. Who will join me ?

April 21, 2021 2

Wildflowers: Echium Angustifolium – Hispid Viper’s-Bugloss

Echium angustifolium - Narrow-leaved Bugloss Narrow-leaved Bugloss Ref: FirstNature.com Ref: PlantDatabase Do you enjoy taking photographs of wildflowers? Every Wednesday I will be sharing a photograph of wildflowers growing in my local area. Who will join me?

April 14, 2021 1

Wildflowers: Acacia longifolia – Mimosa longifolia

Acacia longifolia - Mimosa longifolia Algarrve, Portugal

Acacia longifolia REF: Acacia longifolia and Plants for a Future Another useful reference to identify plants is The Plant List Do you enjoy taking photographs of wildflowers, bugs, birds, snakes and other curiosities found in the wild? Every Wednesday I will be sharing a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local area. Who... Continue Reading →

February 23, 2021 8

Wildflowers: Narcissus bulbocodium L – Hoop Petticoat Daffodil

Narcissus bulbocodium L, Campainhas-do-monte, Cuckos or Hoop Petticoat Daffodil

Also known as Hoop Petticoat Daffodil: Narcissus bulbocodium L, Campainhas-do-monte, Cuckos. Also found this in the wild Narcissus gaditanus Boiss or Narcissus jonquilla?. ETA: It has since been suggested the above flower could be REF: Narcissus jonquilla or Ref: Narcissus gaditanus Boiss. what do you think? I have just been informed: If this is growing... Continue Reading →

February 17, 2021 13

Wildflowers: Milk Vetch (alfavaca-dos-montes)

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 →

February 10, 2021 16

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 →