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 Convolvulus
  • Several species of wild OrchidSONY DSC
  • Poppies
  • Pink Convolvulus
  • Sea Lavender
  • Crown Daisy
  • Giant Thapsia
  • Lesser Periwinkle
  • Spanish Iris
  • Purple Vipers Buglos
  • Prickly Pear
  • Barbary Fig
  • Star Thistle
  • Wild GladioliSONY DSC
  • Broom
  • Spiny Broom
  • Honeysuckle
  • Sage
  • Grey leaved Cistus
  • Bishops weed
  • Milk Thistle

We have a several books on indigenous flowers including a copy of “A Selection of Wildflowers of Southern Spain” By Betty Molesworth Allen.. 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 books during their stay.