Not sure this is of interest - some aeoniums?

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Re: Not sure this is of interest - some aeoniums?

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Hello Paul. Its a real treat to see Aeoniums growing wild and also other Canary Island plants. One of my interests are Aeoniums and am building up a collection. Did you take any hand books with you to help with identification if so which ones? I have Rudlf Schulz splendid book, and am interested in finding other books that cover the Canary Islands plant life. Did you see many Aichrysons? Many thanks for the pictures on the Forum.
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Re: Not sure this is of interest - some aeoniums?

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Hi Roger

yes, I took the Schulz book and, whilst there, bought 'Wild Flowers of the Canary Islands' by David and Zoe Bramwell ISBN 84-7207-129-4 plus a good guide to the Garajonay National Park ISBN 84-8014-452-1 that covers the flora (and all aspects) of the park in some detail. Schultz seems to be something of a lumper compared to Bramwell. Also the Bramwell book doesn't cover ferns, as the name suggests.

We did see aichryson - by the thousand! I was surprised to see where they grow, preferring conditions akin to ferns in moist to wet shade. That also accounts for the lack of pictures - too much shade! Here a half acceptable pic.

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I'm not entirely sure which this one is, this was in La Gomera. I have some at home and will for certain change how I grow them after this revelation.

We also saw a few species of monanthes out there in both Gomera and Tenerife - really cute little succulents wedged into crevices but I didn't manage to take a decent pic of any.
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Re: Not sure this is of interest - some aeoniums?

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Thanks Paul a good set of photo's (tu)
I've been to the Canaries a couple of times in the past and the islands have beautiful scenery especially when you get off the main tourist routes.
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Re: Not sure this is of interest - some aeoniums?

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Paul

You do get around, and this probably proves life exist outside of Mexico. Never been to the Canaries. Did stop at Tenerife while on a large boat, but I did not get off. Enjoyed the tour, especially the unusual contrast between the higlands.
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For the lovers of the Canarian flora, you can find some other photos here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/page ... 9716660258
Interezst for Aloe, Agave, Ariocarpus, Aztekium, Dorstenia, Euphorbia, Encephalocarpus, Haworthia, Hoya, Sansevieria and tropical orchids. You can find some fotoalbums here: http://picasaweb.google.com/emilio.botaniste
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Those Echiums in the facebook album are very impressive and all flora of the canaries is very interesting, a must see place.
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