The Limonium cordatum

The Ligurian Limonio or Cordate Thrift is found in fissures of litoraneous cliffs. Its defining characteristic is a dense rosette of linear leaves forming an elongated heart shape from which it derives its Latin name.

The Spatulate saxifrage 

Saxifraga cochlearis is a name derived from Greek meaning rock splitter, and is an endemic species which grows in small fragmented zones in the Maritime Alps. Being a mountainous species, its presence in the Park of Portofino is exceptional due to both the low altitude and its proximity to the sea.



The Euforbia arborea

The Arboreous Euforbia (Euphorbia dendroides) is a bush which can reach heights of up to 2 meters. In the winter and spring it forms bright green sphere-shaped pillows and in the summer it loses its foliage giving it a spectral appearance.

 


The Ampelosdesma mauritanicus

Commonly known as Hemp is a graminaceous grass known for its dense bushy foliage. In ancient times, it was used for making ropes for fishing nets and wall coverings for local dwellings.

 
The Holly


The Ilex aquifolium is an evergreen bush whose colors are often associated with the Christmas festivities.