Orchids along Menalon Trail
Orchids along Menalon Trail
The wider area of Menalon hosts a great variety of orchids, with some widespread species of Peloponnese region, such as Himantoglossum robertianum, Orchis italica, Orchis quadripunctata and Ophrys lutea.
Some uncommon species, such as Cephalanthera longifolia and Cephalanthera damasonium, Ophrys mammosa, Ophrys fusca and the peculiar Limodorum abortivum, have also been recorded.
Some quite rare species, like Epipactis helleborine and Epipactis microphylla, can be found in the forest zone. In contrary, the bizare Serapias bergonii and the beautiful Neotinea maculata can be found in the mid-elevation stony slopes.
Finally, the most uncommon af all Menalon area orchids is Orchis pallens, which can be spotted in wet and high elevation locations, in the forest borders and clearings.
topoguide Greece
Menalon Trail topoguide
The digital field guide Menalon Trail topoguide is available for Android devices as an in-app purchase within the application topoguide Greece. Menalon Trail is a member of the Long Trails group.
The digital field guide Menalon Trail topoguide is also available for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices as an in-app purchase within the application Topoguide Greece. There also, Menalon Trail is a member of the Long Trails group.
Menalon Trail topoguide offers active guidance along the trail, as well as an extented guidebook on the geography, the nature and the history of the area.