Wild Orchids
in the Algarve
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Andryala integrifolia - Andryala

Found throughout the Mediterranean region Andryala, a member of the Daisy family (Asteraceae), is rather variable in appearance. The plant is extremely hairy and has barrel-shaped buds surrounded with a neatly-arranged single row of bracts. This wildflower tends to frequent rather sandy or rocky ground but can also be found on heaths. Well known in the Iberian Peninsula but found from north Africa as far east as Greece, Sicily and in Italy, Andryala blooms from April to July.

The specimen shown here was photographed in the Algarve, Portugal, in May.

Algarve Wildlife

This beautifully illustrated book, details the birds, insects, mamals, amphibians and reptiles as well as wildflowers and fungi to be found in each two-week period through the year. Now available from our Online Bookshop...

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Algarve Wild Orchids

The Algarve's wonderful wild orchids are featured in the First Nature Guide to locating and identifying Wild Orchids in the Algarve. This full-colour book is now available from our Online Bookshop...

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Algarve Wildflowers

Many dozens of beautiful Algarve species are featured in the First Nature introduction to Wildflowers in the Algarve. Copies this and all our other wildflower guides are available from our Online Bookshop...