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2119 – The beauty of Athos, flowers and more
Here are some images of the sometimes overwhelming beauty of the natural environment of Mount Athos. Along side the footpaths, in the woods, Euphorbia start growing. But also in the rocky parts, on the slopes of the Holy Mountain itself, … Continue reading
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Tagged beetles, botany, Euphorbia, flowers, green, Judas tree, monopati, plants
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2060 – Ferdinand Bauer, a botanical draftsman
Ferdinand Bauer, a German draftsman, was hired by John Sibthorpe for an expedition to Greece to collect organic specimens that later resulted in the publication of the famous botanical work Flora Graeca Sibthorpiana. Another member of the scientific party was … Continue reading
Posted in 03 Iviron, art, nature, Skiti Anna
Tagged botany, Ferdinand Bauer, Flora Graeca
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1992 – Flora Graeca: Cyclamen, Oleanders, Ferulas and Euphorbia
The pink flowers of the cyclamen like the shadow of the Mount Athos forests. The image above is from the book early 19th century botanical book Flora Graeca. The oleander is often to be found in or around the monasteries. … Continue reading
Posted in 01 Lavra, 20 Konstamonitou, books, Dafni, nature, Thebais
Tagged botany, Cyclamen, Euphorbia, Ferdinand Bauer, Flora Graeca, Oleander
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1991 – The Strawberry tree
Every now and then when walking in Mount Athos the Strawberry tree appears alongside the path. Here on the left, with in the distance Simonos Petras. The Strawberry tree or Arbutus unedo is widespread in the Mediterranean region. The Latin name was … Continue reading
