Wild Orchids
in the Algarve
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Tragopogon porrifolius - Salsify

The roots of this plant are tuberous and can be eaten, as can the young green shoots.

Salsify, which blooms from the end of March until the beginning of June, is found in the Mediterranean region although, curiously, not in Portugal.

This plant can be found on roadsides and in abandoned farmland. After it has finished flowering it produces a large, round seed head and so is still easily recognisable.

The plants shown on this page were photographed in Crete in early April.

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...