Cyprus - Flowers

Cyclamen - Pink and white Cyprus cyclamen (Cyclamen cyprium) flower in woodland in autumn.

Anemones - Pink and red anemones or "windflowers" bloom as late as December.

Giant Orchids - Growing up to 1 m 13 ft 1 high, the giant orchid (barlia robertiana) is spectacular

 Narcissus- White and and yellow narcissi, relatives of the daffodil, are brought into bloom by the first autumn showers.

Grape Hyacinth - With its bunches of tiny blue globes, the grape hyacinth (musacri parviflorum) is another autumn blossom.

Cyprus Tulip - Found only in Cyprus, this dark-red tulip (tulipa cypria) grows wild in the wastes of the Akamas Peninsula.

Lefkara Vetch - Unique to Cyprus, this broad-leafed flower (astragalus macrocarpus lefkarensis) is found only in the wooded hills around Lefkara.

Cardoon - With its glossy purple crown and spiky leaves, this regal relative of the humble thistle was valued as a food source in hard times.

Gladioli - Great swaths of three leaved gladioli (gladiolus triphyllus) come into vivid flower in early April.

Giant Fennel  - This towering umbilifer with a greenish-yellow crown provides the aniseed flavouring for ouzo.