Dracunculus

Plants reported by Ertter in 1992 and 1995. This picture shows the foliage only.

Full bud behind foliage is about 12 inches tall. See open flower picture taken the following day by M. Alberti.

Reported by Ertter in same location in 1992 and 1995. Fully open flower, about 12 inches tall, with huge spadix(!). Background chips darkened electronically to show off flower, which appears deep red with sunlight showing through. NB: the photographer for this photo is Marie Alberti.

Recorded by Ertter in same location in 1992 and 1995. This photo shows fully open flower, about 12 inches high, with huge spadix. Background chips darkened electronically to allow deep maroon color of flower to show through. NB: This photo taken by Marie Alberti

Several plants - across from chert on Claremont Ave. Collected in same place by Ertter et al in June 1992 and 1995. Photo taken by Wm. D. Loughman.

Several plants - across from chert on Claremont Ave. Collected in same place by Ertter et al in June 1992 and 1995. Photo taken by Wm. D. Loughman.

This is one of the most striking aroids of the Mediterranean region. This one was found on the way up to the White Mts in western Crete.