Andy Rodker's photos with the keyword: Cantueso

Cantueso. The name of this lavender variety. It used to be thought of as the same as a similar-looking Provençal variety; it looks the same. But DNA profiling proved it was distinct. By the way, the two top 'petals' are in fact modified leaves. ADDED NOTE: It seems I was misinformed. This Wilki link is more accurate and up-tp-date! es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula_stoechas

I know I've posted this on Pano and certainly here before too but I like it and so here it is again! Pico de La Miel, Holm oaks, Sierra de La Cabrera.

Granite and lavender, La Sierra de La Cabrera.

Peña del Tejo, Sierra de La Cabrera granite, Spanish lavender, cistus and gorse Sight and sound: No reason to post this except to say this is the greatest pop song of all time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PinCg7IGqHg "

Granite and late spring wildflowers. Sierra de La Cabrera.

Sierra de La Cabrera with granite and spring flowers.

Peña del Tejo, Sierra de La Cabrera. Lots of cistus (rock rose) and Spanish lavender amongst the granite.

Sierra de La Cabrera. Cantueso means the countryside when the wild lavender is in full bloom.