Scutellaria sibthorpii (Benth.) Halácsy - Σκουτελλρία η σιβθόρπεια - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Scutellaria is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. They are known commonly as skullcaps. The generic name is derived from the Latin scutella, meaning "a small dish, tray or platter", or "little dish", referring to the shape of the calyx. The common name alludes to the resemblance of the same structure to "miniature medieval helmets". The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring nearly worldwide, mainly in temperate regions.
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Dianthus cyprius A. K. Jacks. & Turrill - Αρκομουσκοκάρφιν - ∆ίανθος ο κύπριος - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Dianthus cyprius is a shrubby hairless perennial with overarching branches to 90 cm long, the flowering branches growing from the sides of stems that end in leaf-tufts. Calyx-tube to 2.5 cm cylindrical, with 4-9 pairs of bracts at the base. Flowers clustered, 2 cm in diameter; petals pink with some red marking toward the centre. Flowers from June to November. The plant's common name is "Dianthos o Kyprios"

Endemic to Cyprus where it is frequent on high limestone cliff faces along the Northern Range, Kornos, St Hilarion, around Halevka and on Kantara Castle walls.
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(Scabiosa cyprica) Lomelosia cyprica (Post) Greuter & Burdet - Σκαβιόζα η κυπρία - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Family Caprifoliaceae

The native range of this species is Cyprus. It is a subshrub or shrub and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.

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Teucrium salaminium Hadjik. & Hand - Τεύκριο της Σαλαμινας - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus  

Family Lamiaceae

Teucrium is a genus of perennial plants in the family Lamiaceae. The name is believed to refer to King Teucer of Troy. Members of the genus are commonly known as germanders. There are hundreds of species, including herbs, shrubs or subshrubs. They are found all over the world but are most common in Mediterranean climates.

An unusual feature of this genus compared with other members of Lamiaceae is that the flowers completely lack the upper lip of the corolla, although it is somewhat reduced also in other genera (Ajuga among them).

Several species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Coleophora case-bearers Coleophora auricella and Coleophora chamaedriella. The latter is only known from Wall Germander (T. chamaedrys).

Teucrium species are rich in essential oils. They are valued as ornamental plants and a pollen source, and some species have culinary and/or medical value.
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Alyssum chondrogynum B. L. Burtt - Άλυσσον το χονδρόγυνον - Βροµόχορτον - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Alyssum chondrogynum, Kakomallis alison is a much branched subshrub with suberect, woody-at-base, stems, 20-50 cm high. Leaves alternate, simple, entire, grey-green, thick, obovoid to suborbicular, 8-16 x 7-13 mm, with short stellate hairs. Flowers actinomorphic, in terminal corymbose inflorescences, golden yellow, with 4 petals and sepals. Flowers April-June. Fruit an obovoid silicle with short stellate hairs.

Rocky serpentinised slopes.

Endemic to Cyprus where it is only found in the Limassol Forest at 200-700 m altitudes where it is locally common: Kakomallis, Eloros, Kyparishia, Yerasa, Kellaki, Sanidha and Listovounos Forest.
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St. Hilarion Cabbage - Brassica hilarionis Post - Κράµβη του Αγίου Ιλαρίωνα - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Brassica hilarionis is a species of perennial cruciferous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is endemic to  Cyprus and is classified as endangered. This species flowers from March to May. Its common name is St. Hilarion Cabbage.

Description

Brassica hilarionis is a perennial subshrub that grows in the subtropical biome of  Cyprus. It is hairless, and has a basal rosette of rounded, fleshy leaves with flat stalks. The upper leaves clasp the stem. From March to May, B. hilarionis produces large racemes of creamy white flowers, with petals up to 2.5 centimeters long. This species produces narrow seed pods up to seven centimeters long. B. hilarionis grows up to one meter tall.

Habitat and distribution

Brassica hilarionis is endemic to the subtropical northern Range in northern Cyprus, from Yayla to Kornos. It inhabits rocky areas and has been recorded growing on limestone cliffs at altitudes of 400-850 meters

Brassica hilarionis is a hairless perennial up to 1 m high with a basal rosette of roundish, fleshy, flat-stalked leaves, upper leaves stalkless and stem-clasping. Has large loose racemes of creamy white flowers with petals up to 2.5 cm long. Narrow beaked pods up to 7 cm. Flowers from March to May

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Centaurea akamantis T. Georgiadis & Hadjik. - Κενταύρεια η ακαµαντίς - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus
The Akamas Centaurea (Centaurea akamantis) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found only in Cyprus. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Silene galataea Boiss. - Σιληνή της Γαλάτας - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing approximately 700 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion (which is shared with the related genus Lychnis) and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Teucrium kyreniae (P. H. Davis) Hadjik. & Hand - Τεύκριο το κύπριο υποειδ. της Κερύνειας - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Teucrium is a genus of perennial plants in the family Lamiaceae. The name is believed to refer to King Teucer of Troy. Members of the genus are commonly known as germanders. There are hundreds of species, including herbs, shrubs or subshrubs. They are found all over the world but are most common in Mediterranean climates.

An unusual feature of this genus compared with other members of Lamiaceae is that the flowers completely lack the upper lip of the corolla, although it is somewhat reduced also in other genera (Ajuga among them).

Several species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Coleophora case-bearers Coleophora auricella and Coleophora chamaedriella. The latter is only known from Wall Germander (T. chamaedrys).


Teucrium species are rich in essential oils. They are valued as ornamental plants and a pollen source, and some species have culinary and/or medical value.
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Alyssum akamasicum B. L. Burtt - Άλυσσον του ακάµα - Βροµόχορτον - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus

Alyssum is a genus of over a hundred species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean region. The genus comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants or (rarely) small shrubs, growing to 10–100 cm tall, with oblong-oval leaves. Alyssum flowers are characteristically small and grouped in terminal clusters; they are often yellow or white colored but can be pink or purple.

The genera Lobularia, Aurinia and Odontarrhena are closely related to Alyssum and were formerly included in it. The widely cultivated species popularly known as "sweet alyssum" (Alyssum maritimum) is Lobularia maritima. The common rockery plant (Alyssum saxatile) is Aurinia saxatilis.

Alyssum foliage is used as food by the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera, including the Gem (Orthonama obstipata). However, rabbits will not eat it. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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