Top 4 Native Plants Of Spain

Spain also has a long history, so some species, such as the national flower – the red carnation, may or may not be indigenous to Spain! People have been moving things around the Mediterranean.

The Native Plants Of Spain

What Is An Endemic Species? - An endemic plant is a plant that only grows in one country. This is actually a rather silly idea. Plants are apolitical. 

The Strawberry Tree - Arbutus unedo, is one of my favorite native plants of Spain because it produces one of the most delicious monofloral honey types I have ever tasted. 

A Few Really Fun Native Spanish Plants

Spanish Sage - is one of those herbs that if you have grown it you will always want to grow it.

A Few Really Fun Native Spanish Plants

Saffron – Crocus Sativus - This is the real golden child of Spanish botany! Saffron can fetch absolutely stupid prices per gram.

A Few Really Fun Native Spanish Plants

And Last, But Definitely Not Least, The Red Carnation - Red Carnation is the national flower of Spain where it symbolizes something inherently Spanish.

A Few Really Fun Native Spanish Plants

In terms of the native plants of Spain, the country has a very high level of plant endemism – 25% of plant species found in Spain are only found in Spain. This also means that Spain has a lot of species that are threatened with extinction.

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Top 4 Native Plants Of Spain