Israeli trees and wildflowers
I once met a local botanist who described Israel as one large botanical garden. He was
referring to the enormous range of biomes crammed into to Israel's tiny landmass, affording
him the opportunity to observe African rift-valley species in the morning, desert shrubs at
lunchtime and south European pine forests in the afternoon.
On the following pages you will find a basic introduction to the wonderful mix of plants
with which Israel is blessed, from the exotic desert and semi-tropical species to natives of
more temperate zones. Topics covered include flora mentioned in the bible, native wildflowers
and introduced species which have become part of the local landscape. You'll
also find useful links for further study.
Figs
|
Table of Contents
Copyright 2003 by Leiah Elbaum.
Text and illustrations on this page are by Leiah Elbaum.
Last updated 7 April 2003.
Return to Land of the Gazelle homepage