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.

Wild hyacinths at Mavronero

3. July 2026

Wild Mediterranean hyacinths can be observed flowering across surrounding grassland areas and semi-natural vegetation systems at Mavronero. These flowering plants emerge during spring within Mediterranean environments shaped by seasonal rainfall, soil moisture variation, sunlight exposure, and annual vegetation cycles. Their...

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) seeds are ready to harvest

30. June 2026

The end of one flowering season, the beginning of another The colourful blooms of calendula may be fading, but the plant is entering one of the most important stages of its life cycle: seed production. Across the farmhouse garden at...

Wild thyme (Thymbra capitata)

29. June 2026

The beginning of thyme honey season One of the unmistakable signs that Mediterranean summer has arrived is the flowering of wild thyme. Across the rocky hills surrounding Mavronero, the first blossoms of wild thyme (Thymbra capitata) have begun to open,...

Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) season begins at Mavronero

26. June 2026

The first golden fruits of summer One of the quieter signs that summer has fully arrived at Mavronero is the appearance of the first ripe Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana). Hidden inside delicate papery husks, these small golden fruits are easy...

Why wild plants matter in agricultural landscapes

19. June 2026

Observations from the spontaneous flora of Mavronero Agricultural landscapes are often associated with cultivated crops, but many of the plants that grow naturally around fields, paths, terraces, and uncultivated areas also play an important ecological role. At Mavronero, seasonal observations...

First Figs of the Season at Mavronero

15. June 2026

The first figs of the season have begun ripening at Mavronero, marking another stage in the annual cycle of Mediterranean fruit production. Fig trees (Ficus carica) are among the most characteristic fruit-bearing species of the Mediterranean region. Adapted to hot,...

Planting organic ginger at Mavronero

12. June 2026

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical plant cultivated worldwide for its aromatic rhizomes, which are widely used in food production, traditional medicine, and herbal preparations. Although most commonly associated with humid tropical regions, ginger can also be successfully cultivated in...

Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus)

29. May 2026

Italian gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) is among the most characteristic spring-flowering plants found throughout Mediterranean ecosystems. At Mavronero, these elegant wildflowers develop naturally within herbaceous vegetation growing between olive groves, agricultural margins, and semi-natural habitats. The species forms part of the...

Luvana Flowers (Lathyrus spp.) at Mavronero

28. May 2026

Luvana flowers can frequently be observed developing throughout cultivated and semi-natural Mediterranean environments during the spring flowering season. At Mavronero, these flowering plants form part of broader seasonal vegetation systems growing naturally between olive groves, herbaceous agricultural areas, and low-intervention...

Wild gladiolus at Mavronero

22. May 2026

Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) can be observed flowering throughout olive groves, seasonal grasslands, and semi-natural Mediterranean habitats surrounding the cultivated landscape at Mavronero. These native flowering plants form part of the broader biodiversity dynamics of Mediterranean ecosystems shaped by seasonal...