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Laurissilva

The Laurissilva forest has an abundance of biodiversity, energy and beauty. It possesses a vast and rich Natural Heritage, which in 1999 became Humanity Heritage by UNESCO. Water is a constant presence in this forest, therefore...

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Highlights

  • Madeira Laurel

    Common name: Madeira Laurel.

    Scientific name: Ocotea foetens (Aiton) Baill.

    Family: Lauraceae

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  • Madeira Orchid

    Common name: Madeira Orchid.

    Scientific name: Dactylorhiza foliosa (Verm.) Soó

    Family: Orchidaceae

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  • Pride of Madeira

    Common name: Pride of Madeira.

    Scientific name: Echium candicans L. fil.

    Family: Boraginaceae

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