Fuerteventura Part 3 Wild Flowers

Of course I was thrilled to find such a wealth of wild flowers in the higher regions of Fuerteventura.

Having seen the stark landscape soon after landing, I didn`t hold out much hope but I was wrong.

Bearing in mind it is winter there, we found a lot to whet the appetite.

I haven`t found the names for all of them but anyone is quite welcome to comment and help with the identification.

This is the most interesting, as I think it may be a miniature clematis, judging by the leaves and the fact that it`s creeping along the ground.

It was pretty obvious to me that this was a pimpernel but I`d never seen a bright blue one.

Not sure what this is but it reminds me of certain rockery plants.

This is called Rumex vesicarius.

At the viewpoint close to Betancuria, the wild flowers were stunning and I spent a lot of time getting pictures.

Unfortunately I chose to wear a sundress which proved interesting in the strong winds. Paula took some pictures of me. I hasten to add these will not go on the blog!!!

This is 

Nauplius

intermedius.

Calendula officinalis

 

We did not see much wildlife but Paula spotted this heron at the roadside. It was huge.

Sorry about the blank bit at the end.