Flora & Fauna

Fascinating to watch, but there’s a big BUT!

by BeckyB
Posted on February 18, 2018February 18, 2018

Whatever you do don’t touch these, and don’t allow your dog near them

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Flora & Fauna

Ricinus communis may be striking

by BeckyB
Posted on February 3, 2018February 3, 2019

but it is one of the most dangerous plants in the world!

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Flora & Fauna

The tale of the prickly pear

by BeckyB
Posted on January 20, 2018

They’re even more prickly than we thought!

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Flora & Fauna

Re-discovering Quinta do Marim

by BeckyB
Posted on September 27, 2017December 26, 2018

The heart of the Ria Formosa; the 7th natural wonder of Portugal

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The most diverse flora in Europe

by BeckyB
Posted on August 10, 2017February 14, 2021

My top six books/websites for identifying Algarvian flora

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Flora & Fauna

A brief return to Estufa Fria in Lisboa

by BeckyB
Posted on May 1, 2017April 29, 2017

A snapshot of the garden’s history

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Flora & Fauna

Nightingales in the Pomegranate Trees

by BeckyB
Posted on April 25, 2017February 3, 2019

Making this one of our favourite Algarvian walks

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