Barlia robertiana Giant Orchid
On the way up the hairpin bends to the Omalos plateau we stopped at one of the very few places where there was room for a car. I had seen some interesting plants and wanted to investigate. Immediately I climbed into the rocks this plant was obvious being about 50 cm tall. First impressions were that it was damaged in some way but the green edged tinges of the petals are normal.
Amongst rocks on way to omalos plateau, Crete 7th April 2007
Added on 27th April 2007