Andalucia is host to a very rich variety of wildflowers in widely diverse habitats, some species growing nowhere else. In the spring and early summer, the hills around Cortijo las Rosas are ablaze with colour.
Here we present a brief list of some of the more common wild flowers found Andalucia - Dwarf Convoluulus
- Pink Convoluulus
- Sea Lavendar
- Italian Sainfoin
- Crown Daisy
- Purple Vipors Bugloss
- Prickley Pear
- Barbary Fig
- Star Thistle
- Wild Gladiolis
- Broom
- Spiny Broom
- Honeysuckle
- Sage
- Grey leaved Cistus
- Bishops weed
- Milk Thistle
We have a copy of “A Selection of Wildflowers of Southern Spain” By Betty Molesworth Allen at Cortijo las Rosas. This book describes more than 200 common plants of the region, each illustrated in full colour with simple text for easy identification and enjoyment. Guests are welcome to borrow the book during their stay. |