Flowers

Bellevalia

Bellevalia dubia A close relative of the hyacinth, this cobalt blue flower blooms in Kythera in early spring. Pressed flowers. Fratsia, 1991.

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Calendula

Calendula, Calendula arvensis This wild marigold covers the fields in winter, making a blanket of brilliant orange. A poultice made from calendula leaves is said to be good for the...

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Cretan Iris

Cretan Iris, Iris cretica Very common on the island, the Cretan Iris is found in dry, rocky places throughout March and April. Pressed flower. Fratsia, 1991.

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Daisies

Simple yellow-and-white daisies. Dried flowers. Fratsia, 1991.

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Iris

Iris, Hermodactylus tuberosus These yellowish green flowers with deep purple tips appear all over Kythera in March. Pressed flowers. Fratsia, 1991.

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