CAPE GRECO FLORA
Equally interesting are the natural surroundings of the Agia Napa area and especially it is flora. The flora of this area is interesting not only for the amateur observer but for the scientist as well.
The undisturbed , natural Cape Greco habitat is notable both for it is structure and it is diversity.
Many of the 16 different orchid species growing on the island find this area a safe land, while Crocusses, Colchicuns and Irises add vibrant colour and a magic fragrance.
In addition to it is surprising wide variety of species the Agia Napa landscape is also the area where the botanical elements of the neighbouring , Asian, Europe and African continents come together to create the special flora of Cyprus .
Also unique are the seashore plant communities of the Agia Napa area , with a few special features.
The flowering spikes of Urginea maritime, or sea squil as it is commonly known, emerge from the sun-baked sandy soil in mid-august before the appearance of any leaves, while Medicago marine covers the sand with golden-yellow carpet. Crethmum maritimum or rock Saphare ‘s here a common plant and Mathiola tricuspitata with its frogrant rosy-pink flowers decorate the eroded maritime sands.
Among the many wild flowers of the agia Napa area, none has greater appeal than the famous Pancratium maritimum ,or Sand Lily.Also known as the Famagusta Lily,with its large bulbs-up to 25cm in diameter ,deeply buried in the coastal sand of the area on which the plant grows, the lovely Sand Lily flowers during August and September.Its attractive funnel –shaped snow-white flower is noticed even in the evening by its unmistakable sweet smell.Respected and well appreciated, the Sand Lily is now an integral feature of the Agia Napa land
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