{"id":3156,"date":"2020-07-22T18:22:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T16:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/?p=3156\/"},"modified":"2020-08-04T21:17:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T19:17:39","slug":"unique-flowers-in-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/de\/unique-flowers-in-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Flowers in Crete | Flower Tour Crete | Elissos Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\">In this article<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\">\u00a0we will present<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\">\u00a0to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\"> you the most beautiful and unique Flowers that you can find in Crete. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150085051 BCX0\">We love Flowers as you do and know that flower watching is a top interest for many of you, our unique Community members!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150085051 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127313226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127313226 BCX0\">Find out which are the Unique Flowers in Crete that made it to our Top 7 List!<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flower\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flowers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are universally known to bring people joy. Giving flowers to a loved one is a gesture of kindness and love. Smelling flowers is an act we all do unconsciously when a bouquet is handed to us. Taking pictures of flowers automatically makes our gallery colorful and filled with beautiful pictures. Therefore, it is safe to say that flowers make people happy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flowers make Travelers happy too!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crete is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lower paradise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for Flower lovers f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">m all around the globe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The island offers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a02<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">000 species of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lants\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Flowers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some 200 are endemic and unique in the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best period to visit Crete endemic and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wild\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lowers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is Springtime<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from mid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">March to late May.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can find Crete endemic Flowers in various locations, varying from Archaeological Sites, to isolated and remote mountainous villages and mountain tops. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2292],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3146 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-780x538.jpg\" alt=\"sunflower between other wild flowers in a field www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-780x538.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-1200x828.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-600x414.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-480x331.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers-340x234.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-flowers.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">Crete is renowned for its wild bird and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">F<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">lower watching opportunities. especially <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">during<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">Spring<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0months each year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">We at<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW2324604 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">Elissos<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">love<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0creating\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">unique\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">and memorable experiences<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0for You<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">therefore<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0we have created\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">here below\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">a list\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">with our most beloved Flowers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">growing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">\u00a0in Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">. Exploring them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">and the parts of Crete suggested,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">will make you visit our beloved\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">Crete island extremely special<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2324604 BCX0\">!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2324604 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3147 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--780x520.jpg\" alt=\"Blue glory of the snow flower found in the alpine zones in Crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow--340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Glory-of-the-snow-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>UNIQUE FLOWER #1:\u00a0\u00a0Glory of the Snow &#8211; Alpine Zones in Crete<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scilla_sect._Chionodoxa\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cretica<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or commonly known as &#8222;Glory of the Snow&#8220; are particularly rare flowers that grow in the high\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/ever-thought-crete-winter-travel-destination\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">alpine zones of Crete<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flower is related to the genus\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scilla\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scilla<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but with a couple of insignificant differences. Firstly, the petals of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are joined at the base as opposed to the free petals in Scilla. Secondly, the stamens of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have flattened stalks, unlike the Scilla&#8217;s. How did these flowers get their unique name?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0derives from the Greek words &#8222;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chioni<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220; (snow) and &#8222;Doxa&#8220; (glory). The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chionodoxa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cretica<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is usually blue and white and they bloom in late winter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wishing to take you there?!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/in-general\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elissos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0loves flower watching experiences and we want to share our expertise w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith you!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let us take You to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/the-mysteries-of-the-cretan-born-zeus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ida Mountains<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for this Flower Experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3148 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"purple rockrose flower found in assithi east crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-purplerockrose.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\">\u00a0#2: Purple Rockrose &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\">Lasithi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40774272 BCX0\">, East Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40774272 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Cretan Rockrose is part of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cistus_creticus\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cistus\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creticus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> family and has lovely purple-pink flowers. This small-scaled shrub has wavy leaves and it needs a lot of sun and well-drained soil for it to grow. The resin in the leaves was traditionally used in herbal medicine and as a result as a perfume ingredient. The Rockrose blooms from early May to mid-July and even though their flowers only last one day, it does not stop producing flowers each week. Native to the island of Crete, the dazzling Rockrose adds a dash of vibrant color to a seaside garden surviving the salt spray, wind<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and sand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Spring\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0us so we can design a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/lasithi-plateau-and-agriculture-experiential\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Purple Rockrose experience<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just for you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dikti\/@35.1188882,25.4901342,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x149a864873e2f749:0x358808f9fd363e82!8m2!3d35.118889!4d25.498889\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">East Crete<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3149 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"Blue lupin flower found in villages in west crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Blue-lupin.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43407409 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43407409 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43407409 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43407409 BCX0\">\u00a0#3: Blue Lupine &#8211; Villages in West Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43407409 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Western Crete between the months of February and May, you can find the exquisitely tall Blue Lupine. This flowering plant belongs to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fabaceae\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fabaceae<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> species. The Blue Lupine is not a rare flower as it grows in villages and olive groves, however, it is undeniably captivating! Its seeds are very bitter but edible. The locals in most villages put the seeds in a cloth sack in the water for around one week until the bitterness goes away so that they can enjoy this traditional snack. Apart from being gorgeous and providing edible seeds, the Blue Lupine also has another use. More specifically, with its properties, it improves the soil where it grows, helping soils becoming fertile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/chania-nature-experience\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The unique experiences<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we offer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/natural-cultural-wonders-of-chania\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">West Crete<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Spring<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, are great ways for you to stumble upon a Blue Lupine!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3150 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-780x518.jpg\" alt=\"White sea daffodil flower found in the sand in beaches in west Crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-780x518.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily-340x226.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-sea-lily.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178631551 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178631551 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER #4: Sea Daffodil &#8211; Beaches in West Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178631551 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sea Daffodil, also known as the Sand Lily, in Latin as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pancratium_maritimum\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pancratium\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maritimum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is a flower that Greek and International legislation protects due to its limited population. This elegant plant pierces through the dunes of Crete in the summer months of August, September<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and October. On windless summer nights<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the soft scent of the lily is sweet and subtle. In addition, the Sea Daffodil can only be cross-pollinated, usually by a hawk-moth called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Agrius_convolvuli\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agrius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Convolvuli.<\/span><\/a> However, this can only happen <span data-contrast=\"auto\">when the wind is under 2 m\/s. Another very interesting fact about this wildflower is that the wind carries its seeds to faraway beaches where they will bloom after a few years. The Minoans were inspired by this white flower and drew it in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/the-great-labyrinth-tour\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Palace of Knossos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o show their admiration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose one of our amazing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/elissos-tours\/#top-navigation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minoan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Themed\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and witness first-hand the Sea Daffodil painted on the ancient walls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Didn\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> find your unique Flowers in Crete yet?! There is so much more to reveal! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3151 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-780x519.jpg\" alt=\"Purple crown anemone flower found in omalos plateau in west Crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone-340x226.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blog-Crown-Anemone.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55338880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55338880 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER #5: Crown Anemone &#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55338880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW55338880 BCX0\">Omalos<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55338880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55338880 BCX0\">\u00a0Plateau, West Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55338880 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Crown Anemone blooms in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/chania-nature-experience\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">West Crete<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">showing off its pretty blue, purple<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and red colors. The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anemone_coronaria\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anemone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coronaria<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flowers in West Crete in Spring, when the weather is warm and the sun is shining on the mesmerizing colors of this majestic flower. Luckily enough in this part of Crete<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the Crown Anemone blooms in thousands,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a very unique<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sight!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine elements and locations you want to include in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour-customization\/\">Your Own Unique Flower Experience<\/a> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">let&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0search for the Crown Anemone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Spring\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">together!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3152 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--780x586.jpg\" alt=\"Pink oleander flower found in the north coast of west Crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--780x586.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--1200x902.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--480x361.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander--340x256.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Oleander-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER #<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">Oleander<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">North Coast of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">West\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34171366 BCX0\">Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34171366 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nerium\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nerium Oleander<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a pink wildflower and its natural habitat is in West Crete. The stunning baby pink colors are the main characteristic of this delicate flower, making the scenery look even more dashing.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Moreover, the Oleander blooms from April to July, with its peak being the month of June. This native plant of Crete frequently blooms in watercourses, even if there is no running water. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For centuries people cultivate this truly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">magnificent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> flower. As a result, there are numerous variations of it with a wide range of shapes and colors. It is quite easy to spot the Oleander due to the fact that the Cretans choose them specifically to grow on the sides of national roads in order to prevent the goats from wandering off as they are highly poisonous to them. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The month of June is when the Oleander is at its peak decorating the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/rethimnon-for-nature-lovers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">gorges<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with a soft pink color. This is a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">well-known<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fact and tourists fly to Crete from all over the world to hike those famous gorges and they have a bonus of being surrounded by this captivating plant.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3153 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-780x665.jpg\" alt=\"Pink butterfly orchid flower found in Spili in west Crete www.elissos.com\" width=\"780\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-780x665.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-1200x1023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-600x512.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-480x409.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid-340x290.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog-Pink-Butterfly-Orchid.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">UNIQUE FLOWER <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">#:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">Pink Butterfly Orchid<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW61653941 BCX0\">Spili<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">West<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61653941 BCX0\">\u00a0Crete<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61653941 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pink Butterfly Orchid grows 15-40cm tall, makes it a sight for sore eyes. Standing majestically with its leaves and large pink striped flowers it will <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surely<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fascinate those who are lucky enough to witness them. Furthermore, the Pink <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Butterfly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Orchid blooms in the months of April and May, two ideal months for travelers to visit Crete! Why? Because the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">summer temperatures are slowly <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">arriving<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and the outdoor activities are opening up!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Where can you find the Pink Butterfly Orchid? In limestone habitats where it grows on scrublands and open grassy spaces. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2292],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Spili+740+53,+Greece\/@35.2145356,24.253404,10z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x149b1483490aebaf:0x500bd2ce2ba8b70!8m2!3d35.2188059!4d24.5357817\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spili<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a village in the regional unit of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rethymnon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is a perfect location to uncover<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> this enchanting flower. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elissos.com\/tour\/historic-culinary-rethimnon\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rethymnon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a regional unit famous for its traditional villages and impressive natural landscapes. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2292],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article,\u00a0we will present\u00a0to you the most beautiful and unique Flowers that you can find in Crete. 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