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The native plants — indigenous or endemic — found in Cyprus. This category ideally excludes introduced species of ornamental plants , weeds , or invasive species on the island . Subcategories
Cyprus is home to several dozen endemic species and subspecies of plants. [1] The World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions treats Cyprus as a botanical country. Plants are listed alphabetically by plant family.
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Cyclamen cyprium (Cyprus cyclamen) is a perennial growing from a tuber, native to woodland at 300–1,200 m (980–3,940 ft) elevation in the mountains of Cyprus. It is the national flower . [ 1 ] Cyclamen persicum and Cyclamen graecum are also found on Cyprus, but are not endemic .
The wildlife of Cyprus includes its flora and fauna and their natural habitats. Cyprus has a rich flora and a diverse fauna albeit with relatively few mammals . Like most modern countries, the natural habitats in Cyprus have been steadily disappearing, currently retaining only 20% of its original habitat due to rapid urbanization , usage of ...
Maratheftiko is an ancient grape variety indigenous to Cyprus. It is also known locally as Vambakadha (Βαμβακάδα), Vambakina (Βαμβακίνα), Pampakia (Παμπακιά), Mavrospourtiko (Μαυροσπούρτικο), Aloupostaphylo (Αλουποστάφυλο). [1]
Media related to Wild flowers at Wikimedia Commons Wildflower Magazine promotes the use and conservation of wildflowers and native plants, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Formerly published by the North American Native Plant Society; Plantlife, UK organization; Wildflower in Cyprus Information on 1250 native plant species to North Cyprus.
Quercus alnifolia, commonly known as the golden oak, is an evergreen oak species of Cyprus. Its common English name refers to the golden coloured lower surface of its leaves. Quercus alnifolia belongs to the endemic flora of the island and it is confined to the igneous geological complex of the Troodos Mountains.