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Ebenus Cretica - Cretan Ebony

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Cretan Ebony - Ebenus cretica

A very large bush of Cretan Ebony in the gorge of Aradena

A bush of Cretan Ebony in a cliff above the sea

Cretan Ebony

Cretan Ebony is a widespread Cretan endemic flower. It is a chasmophyte ((the term used for a plant that has become specialized to grow in cliffs) but will also be found on ungrazed hillsides, preferably steep hills. It flowers from late March to June.

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