Wild Orchids
in the Algarve
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Pancratium maritimum - Sea Daffodil, or Sea Lily

The sea daffodil is one of the few flowers to appear late in the year in the Mediterranean region, although its presence is obvious throughout the year because its long, tough leaves can be found on beaches right up until the plant flowers from July through until October. Not only can this remarkable plant withstand the soaring temperatures of a Mediterranean summer, but it is also specially adapted to thrive in the harsh, salt-laden conditions of the sandy beaches which are its home.

The Sea daffodil is a member of the Daffodil family (Amaryllidaceae).

The plant can be found throughout the Mediterranean region, including many sites along the coast of the Algarve in southern Portugal. The specimens illustrated above were photographed in Turkey during July.

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...