Arbutus andrachne   Greek Strawberry Tree

Arburus andrachne whole Arburus andrachne close

Although it isn't obvious in these photos, the oustanding feature of this tree is the rich brown colour of the bark. No other tree in this part of the island had a colour of bark anything like this but the flowers do look very similar to those of A. unedo.

Akamas peninsula coastal walk, 18th April 2011

Added on April 30th 2011

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