Flora
Due to the ecological farming, there’s a rich biodiversity to find on Mavronero Farm. Here, we introduce you to the plants and their usage and specifications.
White rockrose: a resilient native shrub of the Mediterranean
Some of the most valuable plants in Mediterranean ecosystems are often those that receive the least attention. During the spring of 2026, we documented the flowering of white rockrose (Cistus salviifolius) at Mavronero Farm. These native shrubs covered parts of...
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White anemones: supporting Mediterranean biodiversity
Some of the most beautiful signs of a healthy ecosystem appear for only a short time. During spring 2026, we observed several white anemones (Anemone coronaria) flowering naturally around Mavronero Farm. Their elegant white petals and dark centres stood out...
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Blue Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis): a small wildflower supporting biodiversity
Wildflowers are an essential part of healthy ecosystems, even when they go unnoticed. One such species is the Blue Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis), a delicate flowering plant that brightens Mediterranean landscapes with its vivid blue petals while quietly supporting local biodiversity....
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Wild mignonette: a resilient Mediterranean wildflower supporting biodiversity
Wild mignonette (Reseda lutea) is one of the Mediterranean’s lesser-known native wildflowers, yet it plays an important role in supporting biodiversity. During a recent walk around Mavronero Farm, we observed this elegant species in full bloom, adding soft yellow tones...
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Harvesting the first sweet melons of the season at Mavronero Farm
The arrival of the first ripe melons is one of the highlights of summer at Mavronero Farm. After months of growth under the Mediterranean sun, our first sweet melons (Cucumis melo) were finally ready to harvest. Growing melons requires patience,...
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Purple viper’s bugloss: a vibrant wildflower supporting Mediterranean biodiversity
Purple viper’s bugloss (Echium plantagineum) is one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive wildflowers. With its vivid purple flowers, silvery hairy leaves and exceptional drought tolerance, it plays an important ecological role by providing nectar for a wide variety of pollinating...
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Harvesting resilient mediterranean herbs during the peak of summer
Even during the hottest weeks of the Mediterranean summer, several native herbs continue to thrive. At Mavronero Farm, we harvested fennel seeds, yarrow and mountain tea, demonstrating the remarkable resilience of Mediterranean flora and the importance of understanding each species’...
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Snowberry tomatoes: a sweet yellow cherry tomato thriving in the Mediterranean
Fresh tomatoes are one of summer’s greatest rewards, especially when they continue producing despite long periods of heat. At Mavronero Farm, our Snowberry tomato plants are now producing their first ripe fruits on the river terrace. Their bright yellow colour,...
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First yard long beans of the season: growing resilient crops through summer
Even during the hottest weeks of the Mediterranean summer, nature continues to surprise us. At Mavronero Farm, we have harvested our first yard long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) of the season. The harvest is still small, but each pod...
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Endemic Onobrychis: a native legume enriching Mediterranean ecosystems
Even the smallest native plants can have a remarkable impact on the health of an ecosystem. Growing naturally at Mavronero Farm, Onobrychis is one of the Mediterranean’s valuable wild legumes, producing delicate pink flowers while quietly improving the soil beneath...
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