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The rocky cliffs plants – equally impressive

When taking the photos of Praia de Odeceixe from a quite high, windy cliff, I was surprised by the plants growing there. The diversity was really impressive. So I’m happy to share a little selection. Here a mediterranean thistle, Cynara humilis, also known as wild artichoke.

Before zooming in, here a shot of the cliff-meadow.

Flora at Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal
Hottentot fig, Carpobrotus edulis, Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal
Bloom of a Hottentot fig, Carpobrotus edulis, Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal
Gum Rockrose, Gum Cistus, Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal
Common centaury, Centaurium erythraea, Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal
Bunny tail grass, Lagurus ovatus, Praia de Odeceixe Mar, Algarve, Portugal

Please note, the plant names were identified via ChatGPT so please take them with a grain of salt…

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