Quercus Alnifolia (Golden Oak)
Of the shrubs, at the middle and higher altitudes, common species is the endemic quark (Quercus alnifolia) that forms pure forests or is found along with the pine.
The shrub is a class of plants that do not have a central trunk, their height is up to three meters and their branches are branched off from the ground level. The stems of the shrubs are strongly branched out, and in this way they get their characteristic shape. Shrubs can only be defined morphologically. Based on evolutionary and taxonomic systematization, they do not constitute a single set and are grouped into completely different groupings. Trees and bushes are always classified morphologically, tree-shrubs with a height of up to six meters. Generally, shrubs have a shorter life span than the tree and their stems are smaller and woody.
Shrubs develop rapidly, extending a relatively deep and branched root system in order to better exploit root moisture. Finally, shrubs secrete toxic substances for competing plants, such as herbs, thus inhibiting their growth. The multi-year nature of shrubs saves nutrients by significantly increasing their life cycle. Shrubs are a tough competitor for all other plant species, and only fires and human intervention suppress their frantic growth.
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Flora - Fauna
Pinus Brutia (Rough Pine)
The forests of Cyprus are mainly natural forests with an amazing biodiversity and high ecological value. They have little wood productivity, but they are very important because they offer many other goods and services, with economic value multiplied by
Pinus Nigra (Black Pine)
At the highest altitudes of Troodos, the black pine or (Pinus nigra ssp. Pallasiana) overlooks the forest. The extent of the forest according to the latest inventory of the Department of Forests amounts to 4,976 hectares. The Black pine is a large ever
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic Tree)
At the lower altitudes of Troodos we find the Pintacia lentiscus. The Mastic tree is an evergreen, aromatic, resinous bush or small tree, up to 5 m high, with a smooth and usually grayish cortex. The leaves are arranged alternately, composite, winged,
Platanus (Plane Tree)
In large rivers, one of the predominant species is Platanus orientalis. It is a large tree and can live thousands of years. This genus includes about 10 species of large and long-lived, deciduous trees, reaching a height of 50 meters. and are particula