Crocuses in FYROM

[papapoly]

a close up

[Pauli]

Nice pictures papapoly.
I thought, Crocus cvijicii is found only on Vermio in Greece but not so much southeast as in Piera. On which mountain did you take your pictures?

[papapoly]

Yes, it occurs all over Pieria mnts.  These are just south of Vermio. 
I climbed from the ski center above the village of Elatochori (Ski center at 1450 m).  Going in the direction from SE to NW I was at about 1800-1900 m.  On the top of the mnts and facing N, Nw and NE the meadows were full of Crocus cvijicii.

Crocus veluchensis is also reported to occur in Pieria.  I did not see it.

[Pauli]

Papapoly,

thanks for your directions!

[Armin]

Tony & Papapoly,

lovely sights  The images are perfect for a little daydream after lunch break .

[Maggi Young]

Tony & Papapoly,

lovely sights  The images are perfect for a little daydream after lunch break .

Exactly what Ian and I were thinking, Armin - a real joy to see these photos of Crocus in habitat.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Blown away by your report, Tony  , and that takes some blowing ! 

[Tony Willis]

George lovely pictures and very interesting. I was not aware that C. cvijcii grew anywhere but on Mt. Vermion in that area. I shall have to go and see it.