Flora
The twisted branches of a cork oak
Treasures of nature
The flora of Sardinia is typically Mediterranean and is constituted by plants, to a large extent evergreen, particularly resistant to drought. Moreover, Sardinia is a land rich in endemism and species with limited coverage, that are sometimes shared with the neighbouring islands of Corsica and Elba.
The flora of Sardinia is typically Mediterranean and is constituted by plants, to a large extent evergreen, particularly resistant to drought. Moreover, Sardinia is a land rich in endemism and species with limited coverage, that are sometimes shared with the neighbouring islands of Corsica and Elba.
Wild lavender The wild lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a suffruticous plant whose bushy shrub heavily perfumes the areas of brush of the coastal areas up to around 600 m in height. A wonderful Sardinian honey is made from this plant.
Cork oakThe cork oak is a tree of up to 15 m tall. The bark is thick and cracked and from it cork is taken, a versatile material of a thousand uses. The main manufacturing centres of cork are in the Gallura, in the " cork district ".
The rose of San Giovanni
The rose of San Giovanni belongs to the family of the rosaceae and has the Latin name of "Rosa sempervirens." It grows in the entire Mediterranean basin and particularly along the coastal areas. It is a climbing bush with tough, slightly hooked thorns.
The rose of San Giovanni belongs to the family of the rosaceae and has the Latin name of "Rosa sempervirens." It grows in the entire Mediterranean basin and particularly along the coastal areas. It is a climbing bush with tough, slightly hooked thorns.
ThymeThe Caraway Thyme is an endemic Sardinian species that blooms in the months of May and June. The plant emanates a pleasant scent and has common uses both in the kitchen and in pharmacopoeia.
Saffron Crocus (minimus) An endemic species of the saffron crocus spontaneously grows on the islands of Sardinia, Corsica and the Tuscan archipelago, the saffron crocus minimus . However, much more widespread is the Crocus sativus L., from which the majority of the Italian saffron is taken.
Prickly Pear The Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a fleshy ramified plant that reaches a maximum height of around 5 metres. The leaves are replaced by wide blades that contain a high number of large, whitish thorns.
Helichrysum
The helichrysum is spread in Sardinia in both the species common to the rest of Italy, and in its local endemic species (Helichrysum saxatile). It is an aromatic perennial bush, that between March and May colours the countryside with its intense yellow flowers.
The helichrysum is spread in Sardinia in both the species common to the rest of Italy, and in its local endemic species (Helichrysum saxatile). It is an aromatic perennial bush, that between March and May colours the countryside with its intense yellow flowers.
Chestnut treeChestnut trees are found in the mountainous areas between 700 and 1000 metres above sea level. They are characterized by their height, that can also reach 30 metres, and from their reddish bark topped by shiny green foliage.
Wild artichoke
Widespread especially in the zone of Montiferru, the wild artichokes are locally known as "ardu leu." They are perennial grassy plants with erect branched stems that differ him from the cultivated artichokes for their smaller dimensions.
Widespread especially in the zone of Montiferru, the wild artichokes are locally known as "ardu leu." They are perennial grassy plants with erect branched stems that differ him from the cultivated artichokes for their smaller dimensions.
The asparagus
The tender shoots of the asparagus, called "turioni", are used widely in gastronomy. They are usually boiled or prepared in omelettes or salads. In Sardinian it has a number of names, among which saparu, sparau, arbarau, brodau.
The tender shoots of the asparagus, called "turioni", are used widely in gastronomy. They are usually boiled or prepared in omelettes or salads. In Sardinian it has a number of names, among which saparu, sparau, arbarau, brodau.