Discover rare orchids on Methana!

One of the many orchids from Aspro Vouni mountain area on Methana
One of the many orchids from Aspro Vouni mountain area on Methana
It is not easy to determine which species you discover if you do not have a good guide book of orchids with you.
It is not easy to determine which species you discover if you do not have a good guide book of orchids with you.

Due to its rich and different soils, the enviroment of the Methana penisnula is an ideal biotope for rare orchids. They can be found from March to May and on many spots on Methana. The best opportunity to find orchids, is to hike with an experienced guide on the many walking routes on the peninsula. The orchids are an ideal target for macro photographers and nature lovers. Please respect the enviroment and do not cut them!

 

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"Limodorum abortivum" is one of the biggest orchids you may discover on Methana!
"Limodorum abortivum" is one of the biggest orchids you may discover on Methana!
A useful book on the orchids of Methana

"Le Naturalistes Belges"
Numero special de la section orchidees d `Europe
volume 98 (Orchid 30), hors-série-2017

 

"Le Naturalistes Belges"

"Contribution á la connaisance des orchidées de la presqu`ile de Methana et de l`ile de Poros"
(Golfe Saronique, Attique, Gréce)
69-155

Pierre DELFORGE-ONCKELINX
avenue du Pic Vert 3
1640 Rhode-Saint-Genése
Belgique
E-Mail: pierredelforge at skynet.be

 

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