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In the searing light of July and August, Kythera is brown and yellow and dry, with just a few, scraggly weeds serving as wildflowers. But when the air cools in autumn and it begins to rain, the island turns suddenly lush and green, and carpets itself in wildflowers. These cover the fields and hillsides all winter long, reaching their spectacular climax in spring – just in time for islanders to make their magnificent May Day wreaths. The flowers in this collection were pressed some 12 years ago, and most have lost their vibrant, true colors. Still, the shape and texture and something of the character of each flower may be read in its dry, preserved form, even after all these years.

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	1	Orchid Sampler Even this small sampling shows the incredible diversity of orchids to be found on Kythera. Worldwide there are over 30,000... submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	2	Yellow Vetch Yellow vetch is a scrambling climber abundant on Kythera. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	3	Blue Vetch Blue vetch is a common wildflower in rocky places like Kythera. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	4	White Convolvulus White Convolvulus is known in Greek by the charming name “fustanaki”, meaning petticoat. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	5	Pink Convolvulus These beautiful little funnel-shaped flowers come in various shades of white, pink, purple and yellow. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	6	Yellow Pressed Flower This tall yellow weed has seed pods like tiny coins. Found in Fratsia, winter of 1991. It is unidentified. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	7	Oxalis This sour grass, also called Wood Sorrell, carpets the olive orchards in late autumn. Children and animals like to eat it,... submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	8	Grape Hyacinth This small, purple flower is mild and fragrant and can be eaten raw. The deep indigo color makes a striking addition to a... submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	9	Dandelion The ubiquitous yellow flower, known as Wild Radiki, is different from the cultivated green, but is also delicious boiled with... submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	10	White pressed flower This graceful flower was found near Fratsia and pressed in the winter of 1991. It is unidentified. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	11	Violetta The lovely Violetta, also known as Wild Wallflower, is a member of the Mustard family. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	12	Daffodil In winter, flowering bulbs emerge, covering the grassy hillsides and fields with sweet smelling Narcissus and Daffodil. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	13	Pressed flower Unidentified flower found near Fratsia in 1991. submitted by Robin Tzannes on 14.09.2004

	14	Anemone Anemone, Anemone pavonina According to myth, the anemone sprang from the tears of Aphrodite, making it particularly... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	15	Red Anemone Red Anemone Anemone pavonina Although they bloom in a great variety of colors, the most common anemone on Kythera is... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	16	Bellevalia Bellevalia dubia A close relative of the hyacinth, this cobalt blue flower blooms in Kythera in early spring. Pressed... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	17	Calendula Calendula, Calendula arvensis This wild marigold covers the fields in winter, making a blanket of brilliant orange. A... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	18	Cretan Iris Cretan Iris, Iris cretica Very common on the island, the Cretan Iris is found in dry, rocky places throughout March and... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	19	Daisies Simple yellow-and-white daisies. Dried flowers. Fratsia, 1991. submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

	20	Iris Iris, Hermodactylus tuberosus These yellowish green flowers with deep purple tips appear all over Kythera in March.... submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

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