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Road to Poseidon's Temple above Askeli, near Tanelli. 100m
Steep
rocky north facing slope with brown loam over metamorphic rock, with frequent
protrusions to surface. Slope largely shrub covered with Quercus coccifera,
Cistus creticus, C. salvifolius, Genista sp. and ground flora of
Cyclamen hederifolium, Cyclamen graecum, Serapias vomeracea, Ophrys
lutea and Ornithogalum sp.
Above Askeli, above Villa Yiotevi. 500m. Densely wooded slope with silty brown loam over metamorphic rocks and frequent protrusions. Pinus nigra forming dense woodland with under storey of Cistus sp., Helianthemum sp and Cyclamen hederifolium
50m. South facing wooded slope of 1:4 under Pinus nigra. Soil a sandy loam overlayed with deep pine litter, over limestone. Shade approximately 70%. Understorey of Cistus creticus, Cistus salvifolius, Labiatae shrub (white flowers), with Cyclamen graecum scattered on woodland floor. Plants still in full leaf, where exposed, specimens yellowing rapidly.
West of Gallatas, Trizin, Devil's Gorge. 150m
East facing slope of
1:2 on metamorphic rock. Soil: brown loam with high leafmould content approx.
13cm deep. Shade at Cyclamen 70%. Site wooded with Platanus orientalis, Acer
campestre etc. Understorey of Nerium oleander, Phlomis fruticosa,
Smilax, Geranium robertianum, Stachys, Lamium album, Hypochoeris, Cyclamen
hederifolium
Argolid Peninsula, east of Gallatas, by roadside.
Sloping site of
1:4, recently burnt off. Soil a friable brown loam. Charred tree cover of
Arbutus andrachne, Quercus coccifera, Olea europaea with understorey of
Wahlenbergia sp. and Cyclamen hederifolium. Cyclamen growing in
sites shaded by rocks or previously by trees, and growing vigorously in now
well lit areas.
Tripoli to Sparta road, War Memorial south of Tripoli. 820m
Stream
side in sheer sided valley running away from road. Steep northwest facing slope
on mica schist, with soil a leafmould rich loam. Shade very deep under canopy
of Betula pubescens, Platanus orientalis, Sorbus sp., Quercus sp.
Understorey of Quercus coccifera, Erica arborea, and ground flora of
Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum, Viola odorata, Primula vulgaris.
Parori gorge, off road from Sparti to Mistras. 500m
Gentle slope of
1:8 to 1:4, north and northwest facing. Woodland of Platanus orientalis
over limestone, adjacent to streamside, with soil a humus rich sandy loam.
Understorey of Nerium oleander, Quercus coccifera, Ruscus aculeatus etc.
Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiaccum, Clematis flammula,
Anenome pavonina, Saxifraga graeca.
Elsewhere in gorge: Orchis
italica, Ophrys sphegodes, Ophrys lutea, Cyclamen hederifolium and
Cyclamen graecum.
Sparti to Kalamata road, near Tripi. 575m
Wooded north facing slope
of 1:3 with site shaded 70-80%. Wood predominantly of Platanus orientalis
with occasional Juglans regia and Cercis siliquastrum.
Underlying rock limestone and some metamorphic intrusions. Soil a brown loam
under a thick humus layer, with loose rocks and pebbles. Understorey of
Nerium oleander, Buxux sp., Clematis flamula. Ground flora of
Cyclamen hederifolium, Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum, Saxifraga
graeca, Bellis perenis, Geranium robertianum, Anenome pavonina, Gynandiris
sisyrinchium. Cyclamen graecum found higher on hill in exposed
situations.
Off Sparti to Tripoli road, near Karies. 1100m
North-northeast
facing hillside of 1:3 slope, with limestone protrusions and loose rocks. Soil
terra rossa with a high percentage of stones. Scrub of Quercus coccifera
with ground flora of Cyclamen hederifolium, Cyclamen repandum ssp.
peloponnesiacum, Anenome blanda, Hermodactylus tuberosa, Omphalodes verna,
Muscari neglectum, Crocus sp, Ophrys sphegodes, Orchis quadripunctata and
Orchis provincialis lower on hillside towards valley bottom.
Note:
beyond site 92/08, Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum found
sporadically along roadside on north facing elevations of valley continuing to
1000m altitude at last check point, where growing with Iris unguicularis,
Anenome pavonina, Arum italicum, Campanula rupestris, Saxifraga graeca. At
this point, site exposed with no tree cover and little soil over limestone
(resembling a natural rock garden).
On road below Vamvakou, by stream. 1050m. Valley running northeast with Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum growing on north face of tributary ditch and on stream banks under shade of Platanus orientalis. Soil a sticky loam over limestone, at border of a region of sandstone and metamorphic rocks. Sampled plants under 70% shade of Platanus orientalis and planted Juglans regia. Adjacent hillside wooded with Quercus coccifera and Abies alba, with Primula vulgaris, Iris unguicularis, Hypericum polyphylum, Anenome pavonina, Spartium junceum and Lamium album.
On road from Varvitsa near Megali Brisi. 1100m
North facing steep
hillside of 1:2 slope, above stream under woodland of Pinus nigra. Soil
a silty clay loam with schist rubble and gravel, over limestone and metamorphic
rocks. Thick surface layer of pine debris and humus in collecting area.
Understorey of occasional Quercus coccifera, Erica arborea, Juniperus
drupacea, Abies alba. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp.
peloponnesiacum, Cyclamen hederifolium, Fragaria vesca, Anenome blanda, Iris
unguicularis, Tusilago farfara.
Road above Paleopanagia. 1100m
Northeast facing slope of 1:4 near
streamside, under woodland. Coniderous woodland of Pinus nigra and
Abies alba giving way to Platanus orientalis near stream. Shade
60% in main study area rising to 90% in coniferous wood. Soil a shaly brown
loam with leaf litter layer over limestone and metamorphic schist or shale.
Understorey of scattered Quercus coccifera, Phlomis fruticosa and
Hedera helix. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp peloponnesiacum,
Cyclamen hederifolium, Anenome blanda, Galanthus reginae-olgae, Saxifraga
graeca, Omphalodes luciliae, Primula vulgaris, Hermodactylus tuberosus, Gagea
sp. Doronicum sp.
Note: 92207 C. hederifolium collected above
stream further along south facing slope in open with Spartium junceum,
Aristolochia sp., Asplenium trichomanes. Rocks apparently metamorphic with
presence of Asplenium indicating acidic soil.
On road south of Githio onto Mani Peninsula. 50m
North-northwest
facing slope of 1:4, wooded with Quercus sp., Acer hyrcana and
Fraxinus excelsior, with understorey of Quercus coccifera, Phlomis
fruticosa, Erica arborea, Pyrus sp., Rubus sp., Shade 70%. Soil brown loam
with a dense humus and leafmould layer, over limestone. Ground flora of
Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum, Cyclamen hederifolium, Anenome
pavonina, Wahlenbergia sp., Ophyris fusca, Barlea robertiana, Orchis italica,
Asphodelus albus, Cistus creticus, Aparagus sp., A high percentage of
grasses than at other recorded sites in th ground flora
Near Geraki. 650m
North facing slope of 1:6 open except for
occasional scrub of Quercus coccifera, Arbutus andrachne, Erinacea pungens,
Thymus mastichina, Buxus sp., Soil thin patchy terra rossa over limestone
with frequent rock protrusions and loose stone on surface. Leafmould layer of
around 25mm under shrubs. Shade at most of survey plants 50% but some in full
sun. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum,
Cyclamen graecum, Iris unguicularis, Vinca herbacea, Anenome blanda, Ophrys
lutea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis provincialis.
Subsequent stop at
900m where Iris unguicularis more plentiful but terrain otherwise
similar. Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum found down
to village on return trip on all suitable aspects.
East of Anagiri. 250m
North facing slope of 2:1 or steeper with
scrub to 2m of Quercus coccifera, Buxus sp., Juniperus sabina, Olea
europaea, and "Pollen bush". Soil terra rossa over conglomerate stone.
Conglomerate layer approximately 6m thick exposed from stream bed erosion,
overlayed with limestone. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp.
peloponnesiacum f. vividum, Cyclamen hederifolium, Euphorbia sp., Silene sp.,
Trifolium stellatum, Wahlenbergia sp., Shade at Cyclamen around 80%
Near Kallithea. 750m
Northeast facing slope of 1:3 with scrub of
Quercus coccifera, Buxus sp., Erinacea punicea, Pyrus sp., Thymus
mastichina, Cistus creticus, Phlomis fruticosus. Soil a sandy loam (a pale
terra rossa), over limestone with frequent rock protrusions and loose rocks on
surface. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum,
Cyclamen graecum, Polygala grandiflora Orchis simia, Euphorbia sp., Silene sp.,
Ophrys fusca, Ophrys lutea, Onosma sp. Helianthemum canum(?)
Beyond
Kallithea, Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum frequent on
north and west facing slopes under Pinus nigra woodland over limestone.
Soil a sandy loam with loose rock on surface, with leafmould layer under Pines
and shrubs.
Road from Karies to Vouvara. 350m
North facing slope of 1:1 running
down to dry stream bed. Soil terra rossa over limestone with loose rock at
surface. Light woodland of Quercus coccifera, Betula pubescens, Crataegus
monogyna, with shorter scrub of Cistus creticus and Coronilla
emerus. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum, Iris
unguicularis, Anenome blanda, Euphorbia sp., Ophrys lutea, Doronicum sp., Carex
sp., Cyclamen hederifolium, Orchis quadripunctata, Astragalus sp, and
Crocus sp. x 2. Colony of Cyclamen stretching towards village along
hillside above road. Abies alba becoming dominant woodland species as
village approached.
On road from Vouvara to Agios Petros, near Agios Petros. 1050m. West facing slope of 1:3 under woodland of Castanea sativa. Soil a shaly sandy loam over limestone with loose rock on surface and leafmould layer under trees and shrubs. Woody species included Rubus sp., Hedera helix, Rosa sp., Clematis flammula, with deciduous mistletoe on trees. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum, Cyclamen hederifolium. Cyclamen tending towards darker flower colour.
Near Agios Petros on Astros road. 900m. East and northeast facing slope of low scrub to 1.5m of Quercus coccifera and Juniperus drupacea. Soil a very shaly sandy loam over limestone with frequent rock protrusions and loose surface rock. Ground flora of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum, Euphorbia sp., Iris unguicularis, Orchis quadripunctata, Cyclamen hederifolium, Orchis provincialis, with low scrub of Erinacea pungens, Phlomis fruticosa and Thymus mastichina. Shade at Cyclamen around 70%. Some plants of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum found with lighter flower colour. Juniperus drupacea thickens to dominant vegetation as monastery approached. No longer paler flowered specimens of Cyclamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum f. vividum found. Cyclamen growing in similar conditions but with Hermodactylus tuberosus, Muscari