Almond blossom in the Sierra de Grazalema

Almond blossom in the Sierra de Grazalema

Pale pink almond blossom is a delightful sight and a harbinger of spring when it opens in late January through February. As it flowers before the leaves appear there is a delicate candy-floss appearance to the trees. You can see almond blossom in the Sierra de Grazalema grouped in orchards, or as singles marking the edges of pastures and arable fields.

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Turpentine tree – Pistacia terebinthus – Cornicabra

Turpentine tree - Pistacia terebinthus - Cornicabra

English: Turpentine tree Scientific: Pistacia terebinthus Spanish: Terebinto Catalan: Noguereta Portuguese: Cornalheira, Terebinto The Turpentine tree – Pistacia terebinthus – Cornicabra is a resinous small tree or shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. In Iberia it is commonly found on limestone areas, occurring more frequently along the Mediterranean coastal line up to an … Read more