THE WILD SNOWDROPS OF CORFU - DIE WILDEN SCHNEEGLÖCKCHEN VON KORFU - Yanik Neff
With an afterword by Melvyn Jope, one of the greatest experts on the autumn-flowering snowdrops of Greece.
DID YOU KNOW that snowdrops are not actually spring flowers? At least not on the Greek island of Corfu. On the northernmost and greenest island in Greece, just off the west coast of Albania, a very special species thrives that already shows its flowers in full splendour in autumn. We are talking about the Queen Olga snowdrop, botanically Galanthus reginae-olgae. Snowdrops in autumn? They exist on Corfu!
THIS BOOK illustrates the growing conditions of Galanthus reginae-olgae on Corfu, primarily through habitat photos. Topics such as topography, climate, exposure, soil and land management are also covered, as these factors significantly influence the habitat and determine whether it is suitable for the growth of snowdrops.
THE ISLAND is divided into different natural areas in this work that clearly differ in character. Whether steep mountain slopes, green plains, extensive dune areas, high chestnut forests or kilometre-long sandy beaches – Corfu has a lot to offer, but the conditions are not right everywhere to provide a suitable habitat for the snowdrops.
A PICTURE is worth a thousand words, and this was the principle that was followed in writing this book. This is not a scientific work with a strictly formal structure. Rather, the reader is invited to experience visually the beauty of Corfu with its snowdrops. Immerse yourself in this richly illustrated work that sheds some light on these white beauties that fascinate us anew every year with their luminous flowers.
- ISBN: 978-3-9525616-1-4
- 1st edition, 2022
- Binding: Hardcover
- Pages: 220
- Weight: 1244 g
- Format: 21.1 cm x 29.7 cm
- Language: German or English
- Price: 72 EUR
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