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Samos

Notable species :-

Anacamptis papilionacea ssp aegea
Cephalanthera epipactoides
Epipactis densifolia
Ophrys blitopertha
Ophrys cerastes
Ophrys ceto
Ophrys chiosica
Ophrys dodekanensis
Ophrys episcopalis
Ophrys herae
Ophrys heterochila
Ophrys homeri
Ophrys parosica
Ophrys phaseliana
Ophrys pelinaea
Ophrys phrygia
Ophrys polycratis
Ophrys regis-fernandii
Ophrys reinholdii
Ophrys sitiaca
Orchis pinetorum
Serapias carica
Serapias  orientalis


                                                                                              Samos
                                   Ophrys herae
                                 Ophrys blitopertha
                                   Ophrys polycratis


Areas of interest


* Mount Kerkis

This is the highest mountainous area on the island but the peak itself can only be accessed by a considerable trek on foot. The surrounding foothills however are rich in orchids and can be reached relatively easily via a network of small roads that interlink the small towns and villages around the base of the mountain. The  villages of particular interest include  Marathokambos, Agios Kyriaki and Mourteri.
Orchis pinetorum, Orchis anatolica, Ophrys dodekanensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys blitopertha, Ophrys cerastes, Ophrys regis-fernandii, Ophrys ceto, Ophrys iricolor, Ophrys polycratis, Ophrys parosica, Ophrys omegaifera, Anacamptis fragrans, cephalanthera rubra.


* Ireo

This small town is situated on the south coast of the island and is flanked on its western outskirts by extensive pinewoods. This woodland is home to several species of orchid. Ophrys chiosica, Ophrys blitopertha, Ophrys dodekanensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys parosica, Ophrys pelinaea, Ophrys homeri, Anacamptis papilionacea ssp messenica
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Pagondas

Situated some 5kms west of Ireo, this town is surrounded by orchid rich country comprising scrub, pine woods and agricultural land in varying degrees of active cultivation. The countryside adjacent to the Spatharai road is particularly rewarding.
Orchis pinetorum, Orchis anatolica, Ophrys dodekanensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys mammosa, Ophrys speculum, Ophrys pelinaea, Anacamptis papilionacea ssp aegea.

 
* Mili

This is another small town situated to the west of Ireo and again one which is surrounded by orchid rich countryside.
Ophrys chiosica, Ophrys blitopertha, Ophrys lyciensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys parosica, Ophrys pelinaea, Ophrys homeri, Anacamptis sancta, Serapias carica.

* Paleokastro

From the town take the road eastwards to the coast at Posidonio. The final 6 kms of this road take one through large areas of garrigue that support many species of orchid.
Orchis anatolica, Ophrys dodekanensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys blitopertha, Ophrys cerastes, Ophrys miniscula, Ophrys homeri, Ophrys iricolor, Ophrys episcopalis, Ophrys parosica, Ophrys labiosa, Ophrys umbilicata, Ophrys leochroma, Ophrys villosa, Anacamptis sancta, Anacamptis papilionacea ssp aegea, Serapias orientalis, Serapias carica.

* Klima

From the small resort of Posidonio follow the road west towards the even smaller resort of Klima. This takes you through a large area of coastal garrigue that holds a large number of orchids. The countryside surrounding the village is also productive, particularly the dirt road that continues westward to Psili Ammos.
Orchis anatolica, Ophrys dodekanensis, Ophrys heterochila, Ophrys cerastes, Ophrys sitiaca, Ophrys speculum, Ophrys episcopalis, Ophrys parosica, Ophrys labiosa,  Anacamptis sancta, Anacamptis papilionacea ssp aegea, Serapias orientalis, Serapias carica.