The variegated landscapes of Slovenia
- Used identification keys on the flora of the areas we visited
- A day-by-day report of our Botanical Journey
- A list of all recorded species
Useful identification keys
- Christopher Grey-Wilson and Marjorie Blamey: Alpine flowers of Britain and Europe (London 1995).
- Christopher Grey-Wilson and Marjorie Blamey: Wild flowers of the Mediterranean (London 2004).
- Sándor Jávorka and Vera Csapody: Ikonographie der flora des suedoestlichen mitteleuropa (Stuttgart 1979).
- Hladnikia, magazine of the Botanical Society of Slovenia (Drustvo Slovenije): https://botanicno-drustvo.si/publikacije/hladnikia/
- www.blumeninschwaben.de
Report of this BotanicalJourney
2 May 2016: Around the Seehamer See near Grossseeham (Germany) (Google map)
Near the town of Dovje, just after taking the first exit from the
highway when entering Slovenia coming from Salzburg, we discovered a
nice camp site. Its charm lay not only in its peacefulness but also
in the immediate access it provided to explore the local flora. We
first put up our tent approximately 2 meters away from Anacamptis
morio. A good start for our Slovenian plant list!
Walking around on the camp site, we came across various plant
species, like Biscutella laevigata, Narcissus poeticus and
the fern Asplenium trichomanes growing on a rocky
surface. In the forest we found a peculiar Anemone that
turned out to be Anemone trifolia. Leaving the campsite
behind, we followed a rocky trail that led us deeper into the
forest. Soon enough, we faced a small river crossing that prompted
us to take off our shoes. This provided us with ample opportunity
to appreciate and examine species such as Lamium orvala
(see picture), Helleborus viridis, Viola mirabilis and Orchis
mascula.
Apart from the various
sedges, including Carex ornithopoda, the most spectacular
discovery for us was Scrophularia canina. We followed the
path all the way up to a hill called Kališe, passing a range of
fascinating habitats, such as grassy pastures and mixed forests.
We recorded Chamaecytisus purpureus (see picture) in this
area.
While
wandering through the forest, we encountered a plant that was
entirely new to us. After an extensive search, we identified it as
Hacquetia epipactis (see picture). Another nice find was Cardamine
enneaphylla, which we spotted somewhere near a dirt road,
along with Polystichum braunii. Throughout the ascent, we
noticed numerous leaves of Crocus, but it wasn't until we
reached an altitude of about 1000 meters that we were treated to
the sight of their flowers. Most of them were white, while some
displayed a charming pink hue, which is often the case with Crocus
albiflorus. During this stage of our journey, we also
recorded Gentiana verna. We were fortunate enough to find
some early specimens that had already begun to bloom.
Unfortunately, our original plan to take a round trip through the
forest was thwarted by unexpected deforestation activities in the
area. The absence of a proper path compelled us to retrace our
steps and follow the same route back to the campsite. Despite this
setback, we were pleasantly surprised to encounter new plant
species in places we had already explored. For instance, we
discovered Cephalantera longifolia, which we had
completely missed on our way up. Today we recorded 275 different
plant species. This sure was a good start for our Slovenian plant
list!
4 May 2016: Zgornja Radovna (Google map)
We
followed a path through the forest, where we recorded species like Caramine
trifoliata. In a slightly more open section of the forest, we
observed Erica herbacea and Polygala chamaebuxus. Following
a dry river bed, we encountered Equisetum ramosissimum.
Returning through the forest, we decided to climb a steep slope to
reach the rocks, and though it was challenging, the rewards were
worth it. There, we discovered the stunningly beautiful Primula
auricula (see picture) as well as Rodothamnus chamaecistus,
Ranunculus hybridus, Soldanella minima and numerous specimens
of Pinguicula alpina. As we made our way back through the
forest, we saw Hacquetia epipactis again, a plant we had
just learned to recognize the day before.
In the same area, we stopped at a grassy meadow, that was adorned
with the vibrant blue hues of numerous Gentiana verna (see
picture). Among the impressive display of blue, we also noticed
several specimens of Crocus albus, Primula veris and Ranunculus
montanus. We found both pink and whitish specimens of Viola
rupestris. This was a sub-alpine meadow of exceptional
beauty, featuring a delightful array of plant species! A little
further on, we could add Gentiana acaulis to our growing
list of botanical discoveries.
In the Vrata valley, we hiked up the path leading to the top of the
Peričnik waterfall and made a delightful discovery of Globularia
cordifolia there. As we explored the surroundings, a white
flower of a Helleborus caught our attention. Upon closer
examination, we noticed that the plant exhibited characteristics
similar to both Helleborus niger and Helleborus viridis.
We concluded that we had likely stumbled upon an intermediate form
of the two species, which was an exciting find. A nice finding too,
was Lathyrus vernus. Of Ranunculus montanus (see
picture) we found a specimen with double petals. That was very funny
to see.5 May 2016: Karst area Kraski Ro near Osp (Google map)
Our
journey began in the village of Osp, where we spotted species like Orobanche
gracilis, Euphorbia dulcis, Scorpiurus muricatus and Argyrolobium
zanonii. As we made our way to the cliffs, which were
rich in lime, we encountered species like Stachys recta,
Ornithogalum pyramidalis, Dictamus albus and Teucrium
montanum. One of the most spectacular discoveries was Onosma
helvetica (see picture), resembling an Onosma we
had previously seen in the Mainzer Sand (Germany) during our BotanicalJourney to the
Monte Baldo.
Upon reaching the top of the
cliffs, we found the area heavily grazed by numerous horses,
resulting in very short vegetation. Many orchids were present, but
most of them were difficult to identify. Nonetheless, we managed
to recognize Anacamptis morio (including a completely
white specimen) and Orchis tridentata. Close to a rock
wall, we came across the yellow-flowered Melampyrum barbatum
ssp. carstiense (see picture), which took some effort to
properly identify. In the forested area, we recorded species like
Limodorum abortivum, Melittis melissophyllum and Orchis
purpurea.
In a more open space, we found the remains of several Ophrys
species. Only a few of them were in bloom, and we
identified them as Ophrys holoserica. However, due to
variations in petal color, we suspected there might be some
specimens of an intermediate between O. holoserica and O.
sphegodes as well. We learned from a website dedicated to
Slovenian orchids that this is considered to be the subspecies
Ophrys holoserica ssp. untchjii. A name that is almost
unpronounceable.
5 May 2016: Around the camp site in Osp (Google map)
6 May 2016: Rakitovec - Lipnik - Kavčič (Google map)
About 10 years ago, Jeroen had the opportunity to visit the town of Rakitovec when he joined a summer camp organized by the Dutch Mammal Society. The area left a lasting impression as it was abundant in lime and characterized by a dominant Karst landscape. We parked our car just outside the town and followed a route recommended by the Koper tourist office. The locals affectionately call this 9-kilometer walk the "daffodil walk" due to... well... the daffodils! And there were many of them indeed. They were Nacissus radiiflorus (which some botanists consider a subspecies of Narcissus poeticus).
The
upper part of the village led us into the forest along a dirt
track, where we encountered numerous meadows adorned with orchids.
Abundantly present were Orchis purpurea, Neotinea tridentata,
Anacamptis morio and Orchis mascula. In the
forested areas, one of our all-time favorite plant species, Paeonia
officinalis (see picture) caught our eye. The landscape was
simply breathtaking, with small arable fields, diverse forests,
and limestone rocks dotting the scenery. Chamaecytisus spinus
occurred everywhere, from the town of Rakitovec all the way up to
the summit of Mount Lipnik (804 meters above sea level) and Mount
Kavčič (879 meters above sea level).
Once we reached the top of Mount Lipnik, we found ourselves practically above the tree line, where only a few solitary trees managed to survive the harsh climate. There, we encountered various plant species such as Erythronium dens-canis, Pulsatilla montana, Potentilla alba and a sizable Gentiana (probably Gentiana lutea). The Karst terrain resulted in numerous round pits in the ground, resembling meteorite craters. The less intense winds in these pits allowed for a somewhat different flora, so we discovered species like Iris spuria and Asphodelus albus, but also Lilium jankae, Orchis purpurea and Paeonia officinalis.
Atop
Mount Kavčič, we found a spectacular new plant: Fritilaria
orientalis (see picture)! On our way back to Rakitovec, we
recorded Mercurialis ovata, which is intriguing since
according to Marjorie Blamey's flora, its distribution does not
include the former Yugoslavia. Nevertheless, we are confident in
our identification of this plant. If you're interested, we'd be
happy to share some pictures (contact us via our contact page).
6 May 2016: Portorož (Google map)
7 May 2016: Strunjan Nature Reserve (Google map)
We
started our walk on a path that turned out to be off-limits to
non-rangers. Thankfully, a local official kindly informed us of
the restriction and directed us back to the public path. Thus, we
continued our walk alongside other visitors, making our way
through the salines. On the north side, we walked around the
adjacent lake as well. Some of the plant species we recorded,
included Fumaria parviflora, Aster tripolium, Ruppia maritima,
Spergularia salina, Oenanthe lachenalii and Lavatera
arborea (see picture).
An intriguing discovery was a Fallopia species with remarkably large leaves. At first, we thought it might be an intermediate of Fallopia japonica and Fallopia albertii, known as Fallopia x conollyana. However, Dr. Peter Keil of the Biologische Station Westliches Ruhrgebiet asked us if we had any photo's of the plant. Filip Veloove of the Nationale Plantentuin in Meise (Belgium) then suggested that our finding could be Fallopia multiflora, a species originating from China. Although we did not collect any plant material, the Italian botanist Gabrielle Galasso confirmed his proposition. According to the Portal to the flora of Italy, this species is also known to occur in nearby Italy.
Encouraged by the fruitful visit to the Strunjan salt marshes, we
set our sights on the Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve. However, our
botanical discoveries were rather limited in this location. Unfazed
by the lack of new plant species, Rutger devised an entertaining
puzzle for his kids, aptly named "find the frogs." See the picture
and you will get the point. Please do not use our contact form to
tell us where the frogs are. We already know.
Venturing to the harbor of Koper city, we sought to add more elusive
species to our list. Exploring some abandoned fields teeming with
weeds, our efforts yielded moderate results, but we did manage to
record some nice species, like Securigera securidaca, Colutea
arborescens, Plantago coronopus and Ranunculus muricatus.
As we stumbled upon Hedysarum coronarium (see picture) and Trigonella
corniculata, a thunderstorm ominously approached. It was
nothing short of a miracle that we managed to stay dry despite the
impending downpour. Miracles do occur. 7 May 2016: Forest west of Lucija (Google map)
8 May 2016: Robanov kot near Luče (Google map)
There
were several new species to add to our Slovenian list as well. In
the lower part of the valley we found Clematis alpinus and
Lonicera alpina. Along the path, we came across Acinos
alpinus on the bare rocks. After we passed some guest houses,
the path headed into the forest, leading us to a broad area with
gravel and stones, the dry riverbed of a river. Following its course
upstream, we stumbled upon a rock adorned with Paederota lutea
(see picture). In the riverbed, some elevated 'islands' stood amidst
the gravel. They were covered with large quantities of Dryas
octopetala, occasionally interrupted by specimens of Gentiana
clusii. We also recorded Ranunculus hybridus here.
And then we found a primrose with strong, pointed leaves that had
a little fringe on the edge. We immediately knew: this was Primula
wulfeniana! Initially, we only encountered its leaves, but
as we continued our ascent, we were delighted to find more
flowering specimens of this striking plant. As we navigated
through large boulders in the riverbed, we encountered several
rocks fully covered in Primula wulfeniana (see picture)
and Rhodothamnus chamaecistus. A few specimens of Primula
auricula were present as well. This sure was a rewarding
walk! As the day drew to a close, we retraced our steps downhill.
On our way back, we came across Gentiana verna in a nice
meadow.
9 May 2016: Kozjanski Nature Park: Bistrica gorge near Zagaj (Google map)
Among
the finds was an intriguing specimen of Centaurea montana
that stood out due to its pinkish color instead of the typical blue
hue (see picture). The forested valley also surprised us with
species like Phyteuma spicta, which we had not come across
until that moment. Our journey came to a halt as the road ended at
the Bistrica River after a few kilometers. Thus, we retraced our
path back to the town of Zagaj.9 May 2016: Kozjanski Nature Park: Zelenjak gorge near Kunšperk (Google map)
10 May 2016: Shore of the river Mur (Google map)
Exploring the river Mur, which partially serves as the border
between Slovenia and Croatia, we encountered both "normalized"
sections and numerous former river arms meandering through the
landscape. Our journey began at the railway bridge over the Mur,
south of Dokležovje, where a small arable field provided us with
sightings of Anchusa officinalis, Ambrosia artemisiifolia,
Epilobium tetragonum and Hypericum tetrapterum. 11 May 2016: Spodnja Velka (Google map)
In
the meadows atop the hill, we discovered Knautia drymeia, Salvia
pratensis, Helictotrichon pubescens, Vicia tetrasperma and Festuca
pallens. Where the path ventured into the forest, we found Hieracium
sabaudum, Trifolium medium and Lamium galeobdolon subsp.
montanum. A nice sight was Fire salamander (see picture), of
which we found two individuals crawling around in the moist humus
layer.
Emerging from the forest at the bottom of the valley, we found
ourselves in a meadow that was very rich in plant species. A small
stream flowed through the meadow, partially meandering through a
damp Alder forest. There were many different Carex species
here, like Carex brizoides, Carex panicea, Carex vesicaria and
Carex pendula (see picture). Among the other nice species
we encountered were Potentilla rupestris, Thalictrum flavum and
Symphytum bulbosum.
The true magic of the place lay in the serene atmosphere; there was not a single soul around. The tranquility was broken only by the melodic songs of several birds, including the delightful Oreolus oreolus. As we returned to our car, a local woman approached us, inquiring about our activities. When we explained that we were hunting for plant species, she seemed quite puzzled and asked, "warum?". We replied, "es macht spass", but she found it hard to believe and probably thought we were joking. In truth, we were not joking at all. We just were in a Slovenian plant paradise...
Unusually for us, we meticulously recorded all the plant species
we found in this location, including those we had previously
encountered during our Slovenian Botanical Journey. The
comprehensive list amounted to an impressive 242 species, out of
which 50 were new additions to our Slovenia-list. Not bad at all!
11 May 2016: The river Drau (Drava) at Šturmov potok (Google map)
After
that, we followed the narrow road alongside the Šturmov potok up
hill. Like the previous location, this was a true hit for recording
plant species. In the grassy meadows we recorded Silene viscaria,
Hypericum montanum and Anthyllis vulneraria subsp.
carpatica. On rocky outcrops, we found Phyteuma
betonicifolium and Verbascum nigrum (see picture).
The sighting of Myosotis sparsiflora was special for us, as
it was a plant neither of us had seen before. As we walked further
up the road, we passed a couple of houses where locals were working
in their vineyards. Two adorable little goats were munching on
plants, but fortunately, they were restrained by a chain, limiting
their "molestation radius." We recorded Asplenium scolopendrium
and Matricaria chamomilla in this area before heading back
down to the river.Filled with enthusiasm from our successful findings, we decided to try our luck a little to the west, at Sv. Boštjan. We recorded Dianthus carthusianorum and Petrorhagia saxifraga here, and that concluded our Slovenian BotanicalJourney. It was a very successful one: the diverse habitats of Slovenia gifted us with a remarkable total of 944 different plant species. The comprehensive day-by-day list of our recordings reflects the richness and beauty of the Slovenian flora.
List of the recorded plant species
PLEASE NOTE:
Only the first finding of species is mentioned. This means that
species recorded on multiple dates, such as both on the 6th and
the 7th of May, are only noted on the 6th. An exception to this
rule is our walk on May 11th at Spodnja Velka. There, we made a
comprehensive list of all our findings, including the species that
we already had recorded on one of the previous days.
2 May 2016: Around the Seehamer See near Grossseeham (Germany) (Google map)
Agrostis
canina
Ajuga reptans
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Anemone nemorosa
Angelica sylvestris
Anthriscus sylvestris
Brachypodium sylvaticum
Caltha palustris
Cardamine pratensis
Carex caryophyllea
Carex davalliana
Carex demissa
Carex diandra
Carex elata
Carex flacca
Carex sylvatica
Carex vulpina
Cirsium oleraceum
Cirsium palustre
Crepis biennis
Crepis paludosa
Dactylorhiza majalis
Equisetum fluviatile
Eriophorum angustifolium
Euonymus europaeus
Euphorbia helioscopia
Juncus acutiflorus
Juncus inflexus
Lotus pedunculatus
Luzula multiflora
Lysimachia punctata
Lysimachia thyrsiflora
Melica nutans
Mentha aquatica
Mentha longifolia
Menyanthes trifoliata
Nardus stricta
Neottia ovata
Petasites hybridus
Peucedanum palustre
Potentilla erecta
Primula farinosa
Primula veris
Ranunculus flammula
Silene flos-cuculi
Sonchus palustris
Stachys alpina
Succisa pratensis
Valeriana dioica
Viola riviniana
3 May 2016: Around Dovje (Triglav) (Google map)
Acer pseudoplatanus
Achillea millefolium
Aconitum lycoctonum
Actaea spicata
Adoxa moschatellina
Aegopodium podagraria
Agrimonia eupatoria
Allium carinatum
Allium vineale
Alnus glutinosa
Anacamptis morio
Anemone trifolia
Anthoxanthum odoratum
Anthyllis vulneraria
Aposeris foetida
Aquilegia vulgaris
Arabis hirsuta subsp. sagittata
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Armoracia rusticana
Arrhenatherum elatius
Artemisia vulgaris
Asarum europaeum
Asplenium ruta-muraria
Asplenium trichomanes
Astragalus glycyphyllos
Athyrium filix-femina
Atropa bella-donna
Barbarea vulgaris
Bellis perennis
Berberis vulgaris
Betula pendula
Biscutella laevigata
Brachypodium pinnatum
Bromus hordeaceus
Campanula patula
Campanula rapunculoides
Campanula rotundifolia
Campanula trachelium
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Cardamine bulbifera
Cardamine enneaphyllos
Cardamine hirsuta
Cardamine impatiens
Cardaminopsis halleri
Carex alba
Carex digitata
Carex flava
Carex ornithopoda
Carex paniculata
Carex pilulifera
Carex remota
Carlina acaulis
Carpinus betulus
Centaurea jacea s.l.
Cephalanthera longifolia
Cerastium fontanum
Cerastium semidecandrum
Chaerophyllum hirsutum
Chamaecytisus purpureus
Chamaespartium sagittale
Circaea lutetiana
Cirsium arvense
Cirsium vulgare
Clematis vitalba
Clinopodium acinos
Clinopodium vulgare
Colchicum autumnale
Convallaria majalis
Convolvulus sepium
Cornus sanguinea
Corylus avellana
Crataegus monogyna
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (C. aurea x pottsii)
Crocus albiflorus
Cruciata glabra
Cruciata laevipes
Cyclamen repandum
Cynosurus cristatus
Cystopteris fragilis
Dactylis glomerata
Dactylorhiza maculata
Daphne cneorum
Daphne mezereum
Daucus carota
Deschampsia cespitosa
Digitalis lutea
Doronicum pardalianches
Dryopteris carthusiana
Dryopteris filix-mas
Elytrigia repens
Equisetum arvense
Equisetum telmateia
Erigeron annuus
Erophila verna
Euonymus latifolius
Eupatorium cannabinum
Euphorbia amygdaloides
Euphorbia cyparissias
Euphorbia dulcis
Fagus sylvatica
Fallopia japonica
Festuca filiformis
Ficaria verna
Filipendula vulgaris
Fragaria moschata
Fragaria vesca
Fraxinus excelsior
Galanthus nivalis
Galium aparine
Galium mollugo
Galium verum
Gentiana verna
Geranium phaeum
Geranium pyrenaicum
Geranium robertianum
Geum rivale
Glechoma hederacea
Globularia nudicaulis
Gymnocarpium robertianum
Hacquetia epipactis
Hedera helix
Helianthemum nummularium
Helleborus viridis
Hepatica nobilis
Heracleum sphondylium
Hieracium murorum
Hieracium pilosella
Huperzia selago
Hypericum maculatum subsp. obtusiusculum
Hypochaeris radicata
Inula salicina
Juncus articulatus
Juniperus communis
Knautia arvensis
Knautia dipsacifolia
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
Lamium album
Lamium maculatum
Lamium orvala
Lathraea squamaria
Lathyrus pratensis
Leontodon autumnalis
Leontodon hispidus
Leucanthemum vulgare
Ligustrum vulgare
Lolium multiflorum
Lolium perenne
Lonicera xylosteum
Lunaria annua
Luzula campestris
Luzula luzuloides
Maianthemum bifolium
Malus sylvestris
Matricaria discoidea
Medicago lupulina
Mercurialis perennis
Moehringia muscosa
Moehringia trinervia
Muscari armeniacum
Muscari comosum
Mycelis muralis
Myosotis sylvatica
Narcissus poeticus
Neottia nidus-avis
Orchis mascula
Oxalis acetosella
Paris quadrifolia
Persicaria vivipara
Petasites paradoxus
Phyteuma spicatum
Pimpinella major
Plantago lanceolata
Plantago major subsp. major
Plantago media
Poa angustifolia
Poa annua
Poa pratensis
Polygala chamaebuxus
Polygala comosa
Polygala vulgaris
Polygonatum multiflorum
Polystichum braunii
Populus tremula
Potentilla tabernaemontani
Prenanthes purpurea
Primula vulgaris
Prunella vulgaris
Prunus avium
Prunus spinosa
Pteridium aquilinum
Pulmonaria officinalis
Quercus robur
Ranunculus lanuginosus
Ranunculus polyanthemos
Ranunculus polyanthemos subsp. polyanthemoides
Ranunculus repens
Rorippa sylvestris
Rosa arvensis
Rosa canina s.l.
Rubus caesius
Rubus idaeus
Rumex acetosa
Rumex obtusifolius
Salix purpurea
Salvia glutinosa
Salvia pratensis
Sambucus nigra
Sanguisorba minor
Sanicula europaea
Scirpus sylvaticus
Scrophularia canina
Scrophularia nodosa
Sedum sexangulare
Senecio nemorensis
Seseli spec.
Silene latifolia
Silene nutans
Silene vulgaris
Solidago canadensis
Solidago gigantea
Solidago virgaurea
Sorbus aucuparia
Stachys officinalis
Stellaria media
Stellaria nemorum
Symphytum officinale
Symphytum tuberosum
Tanacetum vulgare
Taraxacum officinale s.l. (incl. all sec.)
Teucrium chamaedrys
Thlaspi praecox
Thlaspi perfoliatum
Thymus pulegioides
Tilia platyphyllos
Torilis japonica
Tragopogon pratensis
Trifolium montanum
Trifolium pratense
Trifolium repens
Trollius europaeus
Tussilago farfara
Ulmus glabra
Urtica dioica
Vaccinium myrtillus
Valeriana montana
Valeriana sambucifolia
Veronica arvensis
Veronica chamaedrys
Veronica hederifolia
Veronica officinalis
Veronica persica
Veronica serpyllifolia
Veronica urticifolia
Viburnum lantana
Viburnum opulus
Vicia sylvatica
Vinca minor
Viola hirta
Viola mirabilis
4 May 2016: Zgornja Radovna (Google map)
Acer platanoides
Aconitum napellus
Adenostyles alliariae
Ajuga genevensis
Ajuga pyramidalis
Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica
Asplenium viride
Aster bellidiastrum
Cardamine pentaphyllos
Cardamine trifolia
Cardaminopsis arenosa subsp. arenosa
Chelidonium majus
Chrysosplenium alternifolium
Cirsium erisithales
Digitalis grandiflora
Echium vulgare
Equisetum ramosissimum
Erica herbacea
Filipendula ulmaria
Galium boreale
Galium rotundifolium
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
Hieracium maculatum
Hippocrepis comosa
Homogyne alpina
Laburnum alpinum
Lamium purpureum
Larix decidua
Laserpitium latifolium
Lonicera alpigena
Luzula pilosa
Melampyrum sylvaticum
Origanum vulgare
Orthilia secunda
Phegopteris connectilis
Pinguicula alpina
Pinus nigra
Plantae indet.
Platanthera chlorantha
Poa chaixii
Polypodium interjectum + Polypodium vulgare
Primula auricula
Primula elatior
Pyrola minor
Pyrola rotundifolia
Ranunculus thora
Rheum x rhabarbarum
Rhododendron hirsutum
Rhodothamnus chamaecistus
Ribes alpinum
Sambucus racemosa
Saxifraga crustata
Saxifraga cuneifolia
Saxifraga rotundifolia
Scabiosa columbaria
Selaginella selaginoides
Sesleria caerulea
Sibbaldia procumbens
Sisymbrium altissimum
Soldanella minima
Tofieldia pusilla
Tozzia alpina
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Viola rupestris
4 May 2016: Kurja Vas (Google map)
Arnica montana
Corydalis cava
Gentiana acaulis
Hypochaeris maculata
Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus montanus
Stachys alopecuros
Thymus praecox
4 May 2016: Water fall Peričnik in the Vrata valley (Google map)
Alchemilla saxatilis
Amelanchier ovalis
Arabis scopoliana
Carduus nutans
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium
Draba siliquosa
Dryas octopetala
Globularia cordifolia
Helleborus niger
Lathyrus vernus
Luzula sylvatica
Orobanche flava
Petasites albus
Rhamnus pumila
Rosa pendulina
Rubus saxatilis
Saxifraga spec.
Sorbus aria
Veronica beccabunga
Viola biflora
4 May 2016: The town of Gozd Martuliek (Google map)
Asperula cynanchica
Potentilla anserina
5 May 2016: Karst area Kraski Ro near Osp (Google map)
Acer campestre
Acer monspessulanum
Ailanthus altissima
Allium sphaerocephalon
Alyssum alyssoides
Anagallis arvensis
Anisantha diandra
Anthemis austriaca
Antirrhinum majus
Arabis turrita
Argyrolobium zanonii
Artemisia spec.
Artemisia verlotiorum
Arum italicum
Asparagus acutifolius
Asparagus officinalis
Asplenium ceterach
Avena sterilis
Bromopsis erecta
Bryonia dioica
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea
Buphthalmum salicifolium
Calepina irregularis
Campanula pyramidalis
Carduus pycnocephalus
Carex divulsa
Carex halleriana
Carlina vulgaris
Carpobrotus edulis
Catapodium rigidum
Celtis australis
Centaurea rhenana
Cephalaria leucantha
Cerastium pumilum
Convolvulus arvensis
Convolvulus cantabrica
Convolvulus spec.
Conyza sumatrensis
Coronilla coronata
Cotinus coggygria
Crepis chondrilloides
Crepis neglecta
Crepis zacintha
Cuscuta spec.
Cynodon dactylon
Dictamnus albus
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Dorycnium pentaphyllum
Eryngium amethystinum
Euphorbia brittingeri
Euphorbia peplus
Ferulago campestris
Ficus carica
Filago pyramidata
Foeniculum vulgare
Fraxinus ornus
Fumana procumbens
Fumaria officinalis
Galium corrudifolium
Genista sericea
Geranium columbinum
Geranium purpureum
Geranium rotundifolium
Globularia bisnagarica
Hordeum murinum
Inula conyzae
Iris germanica
Juglans regia
Koeleria pyramidata
Lactuca perennis
Lactuca serriola
Lactuca viminea
Lactuca virosa
Lathyrus annuus
Lathyrus latifolius
Lathyrus niger
Lathyrus setifolius
Laurus nobilis
Lemna minor
Lepidium draba
Lepidium virginicum
Limodorum abortivum
Lonicera caprifolium
Malva neglecta
Malva sylvestris
Marrubium vulgare
Medicago minima
Medicago orbicularis
Medicago prostrata
Medicago sativa
Melampyrum barbatum subsp. carstiense
Melica ciliata
Melittis melissophyllum
Mercurialis annua
Muscari botryoides
Neotinea tridentata
Onobrychis viciifolia
Onosma helvetica
Ophrys holoserica
Orchis purpurea
Ornithogalum pyramidale
Orobanche gracilis
Orobanche spec.
Ostrya carpinifolia
Oxalis corniculata
Oxalis debilis
Parietaria judaica
Pastinaca sativa
Petrorhagia prolifera
Pistacia terebinthus
Plantago holosteum
Poa bulbosa
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
Polygala nicaeensis
Polygonatum odoratum
Polygonum aviculare
Potentilla cinerea
Prasium majus
Prunus domestica
Quercus pubescens
Rhamnus cathartica
Rhamnus frangula
Rhinanthus rumelicus
Rhus typhina
Rumex conglomeratus
Ruta graveolens
Sambucus ebulus
Scorpiurus muricatus
Scorzonera villosa
Sedum acre
Sedum album
Senecio inaequidens
Setaria pumila
Sherardia arvensis
Solanum dulcamara
Solanum nigrum
Sonchus asper
Sparganium erectum
Stachys recta
Stellaria pallida
Stipa pennata
Tamus communis
Teucrium montanum
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
Thesium divaricatum
Thymelaea passerina
Trifolium campestre
Trifolium purpureum
Trifolium scabrum
Trinia glauca
Verbascum blattaria
Verbena officinalis
Veronica arvensis
Veronica opaca
Vicia cracca
Vicia grandiflora
Vicia sativa
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
Viola arvensis
Viola tricolor Hortensis
Vitis vinifera
Ziziphus lotus
5 May 2016: Around the camp site in Osp (Google map)
Alliaria petiolata
Arundo donax
Cerastium glomeratum
Dipsacus fullonum
Equisetum hyemale
Festuca arundinacea
Geranium dissectum
Geranium sanguineum
Inula helenium
Lotus corniculatus
Lythrum salicaria
Medicago arabica
Ononis arvensis
Orobanche alsatica
Orobanche minor
Peucedanum cervaria
Picris hieracioides
Poa trivialis
Populus nigra
Potentilla reptans
Prunus persica
Pulicaria dysenterica
Ranunculus sardous
Reseda lutea
Robinia pseudoacacia
Rubus ulmifolius
Rumex crispus
Salix alba
Stachys sylvatica
Vicia tenuifolia
Vinca major
6 May 2016: Small pond "Kal na Ravni" near Zazid (Google map)
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Eleocharis palustris
Phragmites australis
Potamogeton natans
Prunus mahaleb
6 May 2016: Rakitovec - Lipnik - Kavčič (Google map)
Anemone ranunculoides
Anthyllis montana
Aristolochia lutea
Artemisia absinthium
Asparagus tenuifolius
Asphodelus albus
Ballota nigra
Bupleurum praealtum
Calendula officinalis
Calluna vulgaris
Campanula persicifolia
Carex tomentosa
Cerastium brachypetalum
Chaerophyllum temulum
Chamaecytisus supinus
Cirsium tuberosum
Conium maculatum
Corydalis solida
Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia
Cymbalaria muralis
Dactylorhiza sambucina
Dianthus carthusianorum subsp. sanguineus
Diplotaxis muralis
Echinops rito
Epipactis helleborine
Erythronium dens-canis
Euphorbia angulata
Euphorbia nicaeensis
Fragaria viridis
Fritillaria orientalis
Gentiana lutea
Helleborus multifidus
Hieracium cymosum
Hieracium glaucum
Humulus lupulus
Iris pallida subsp. illyrica
Iris spuria
Lapsana communis
Laserpitium siler
Lathyrus pannonicus
Lilium jankae
Linum perenne
Lysimachia vulgaris
Mercurialis ovata
Narcissus poeticus subsp. radiiflorus
Ornithogalum orthophyllum subsp. kochii
Paeonia officinalis
Peucedanum venetum
Plantago argentea
Potentilla alba
Potentilla heptaphylla
Potentilla spec.
Pulsatilla montana
Ranunculus acris
Rosa glauca
Rumex hydrolapathum
Salvia verticillata
Scorzonera austriaca
Senecio vulgaris
Seseli libanotis
Sesleria spec.
Smyrnium perfoliatum
Stellaria holostea
Thalictrum minus
Tragopogon pratensis subsp. orientalis
Trifolium aureum
Trifolium rubens
Typha latifolia
Ulmus minor
Valeriana officinalis
Valerianella dentata
Verbascum austriacum
6 May 2016: Portorož (Google map)
Allium roseum
Anisantha madritensis
Aristolochia clematitis
Artemisia maritima
Aster squamatus
Atriplex portulacoides
Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima
Campanula glomerata
Crithmum maritimum
Elytrigia atherica
Gladiolus imbricatus
Halocnemum strobilaceum
Hirschfeldia incana
Inula crithmoides
Juncus maritimus
Limonium vulgare
Medicago polymorpha
Melilotus indicus
Rubia tinctorum
Scorpiurus vermiculatus
Securigera varia
Spartium junceum
Suaeda maritima
Trifolium resupinatum
Vicia lutea
Zostera marina
7 May 2016: Strunjan Nature Reserve (Google map)
Althaea officinalis
Anisantha sterilis
Artemisia princeps
Aster linosyris
Aster tripolium
Atriplex prostrata
Carex distans
Carex hirta
Carex otrubae
Carex pendula
Carex spicata
Cichorium intybus
Dittrichia viscosa
Erodium malacoides
Fallopia multiflora
Fumaria parviflora
Helianthus tuberosus
Iris spec.
Lathyrus tuberosus
Lavatera arborea
Linum usitatissimum
Lotus glaber
Oenanthe lachenalii
Parapholis incurva
Polygonum oxyspermum
Rostraria cristata
Rubus fruticosus
Ruppia maritima
Spergularia salina
Tamarix gallica
Torilis nodosa
Vicia villosa
Vulpia ciliata
7 May 2016: Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve (Google map)
Alopecurus myosuroides
Euphorbia platyphyllos
Fallopia convolvulus
Lepidium campestre
Papaver rhoeas
Picris echioides
Sinapis arvensis
Vicia sativa subsp. sativa
Xanthium strumarium
7 May 2016: Fallow fields near Koper (Google map)
Althaea hirsuta
Anagallis arvensis subsp. foemina
Arenaria leptoclados
Bromus squarrosus
Chenopodium album
Colutea arborescens
Coronilla minima
Datura stramonium
Kickxia spuria
Lathyrus aphaca
Linaria vulgaris
Matricaria chamomilla
Melilotus officinalis
Persicaria lapathifolia
Plantago coronopus
Plantago lagopus
Ranunculus muricatus
Sagina micropetala
Securigera securidaca
Trigonella corniculata
7 May 2016: Coast near Debeli Rtič (Google map)
Hedysarum coronarium
7 May 2016: Forest west of Lucija (Google map)
Castanea sativa
Genista germanica
Knautia drymeia
Lonicera periclymenum
Melissa officinalis
Rosa sempervirens
Rumex pulcher
Ruscus aculeatus
Sorbus torminalis
Tanacetum macrophyllum
8 May 2016: Robanov kot near Luče (Google map)
Acinos alpinus
Alopecurus pratensis
Androsace chamaejasme
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Aruncus dioicus
Barbarea stricta
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Cardamine amara
Carex montana
Cerastium tomentosum
Clematis alpina
Cortusa matthioli
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Cotoneaster integerrimus
Epilobium montanum
Festuca heterophylla
Galium sylvaticum
Gentiana asclepiadea
Gentiana clusii
Hypericum hirsutum
Juncus jacquinii
Juncus tenuis
Kernera saxatilis
Linum catharticum
Lonicera nigra
Lunaria rediviva
Lycopus europaeus
Paederota lutea
Pinus mugo
Polygonatum verticillatum
Polystichum lonchitis
Primula wulfeniana
Pritzelago alpina
Ranunculus hybridus
Salix cinerea
Salix elaeagnos
Sedum hispanicum
Sedum rupestre
Silene dioica
Vicia sepium
9 May 2016: Kozjanski Nature Park: Bistrica gorge near Zagaj (Google map)
Alnus incana
Arctium nemorosum
Asplenium scolopendrium
Bromopsis inermis
Bromus racemosus
Carduus acanthoides
Centaurea montana
Cirsium spec.
Euphorbia stricta
Galega officinalis
Galeopsis pubescens
Glechoma hirsuta
Helictotrichon parlatorei
Hesperis matronalis
Hierochloe australis
Impatiens glandulifera
Impatiens noli-tangere
Isopyrum thalictroides
Lysimachia nummularia
Melampyrum nemorosum
Melica uniflora
Myosotis arvensis
Myosoton aquaticum
Oxalis stricta
Parietaria officinalis
Peucedanum oreoselinum
Physalis alkekengi
Polystichum aculeatum
Polystichum setiferum
Rumex sanguineus
Saponaria officinalis
Scabiosa triandra
Silene italica subsp. nemoralis
Staphylea pinnata
Stellaria neglecta
Tephroseris papposa
Thlaspi alliaceum
Trisetum flavescens
Valerianella locusta
Verbascum nigrum
Viscum album
9 May 2016: Kozjanski Nature Park: Zelenjak gorge near Kunšperk (Google map)
Doronicum austriacum
Galium odoratum
Scopolia carniolica
Tanacetum corymbosum
10 May 2016: Camp site in Podčetrtek (Google map)
Aphanes arvensis
Trifolium dubium
10 May 2016: Shore of the river Mur (Google map)
Acer negundo
Aethusa cynapium
Agrostis stolonifera
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Anchusa officinalis
Arabidopsis thaliana
Arctium lappa
Arum maculatum
Butomus umbellatus
Carex acuta
Carex acutiformis
Carex pseudocyperus
Carex riparia
Chaenorhinum minus
Chenopodium polyspermum
Conyza canadensis
Crepis capillaris
Epilobium tetragonum
Erysimum cheiranthoides
Festuca gigantea
Fraxinus angustifolia
Glyceria maxima
Holcus lanatus
Hypericum tetrapterum
Juglans nigra
Juncus effusus
Lemna minuta
Myosotis ramosissima
Nuphar lutea
Oenanthe aquatica
Parthenocissus inserta
Persicaria amphibia
Persicaria hydropiper
Phalaris arundinacea
Populus x canadensis (P. nigra x deltoides)
Populus x canescens (P. alba x tremula)
Potamogeton trichoides
Potentilla indica
Prunus padus
Quercus rubra
Raphanus raphanistrum
Rorippa palustris
Rudbeckia laciniata
Rumex thyrsiflorus
Spirodela polyrhiza
Stellaria graminea
Trifolium incarnatum
Triticum aestivum
Viola odorata
11 May 2016: Camp site in Banovci (Google map)
Aphanes australis
Potentilla argentea
Ranunculus parviflorus
Rumex acetosella
Sagina apetala
Veronica polita
11 May 2016: Spodnja Velka (Google map)
Acer campestre
Acer pseudoplatanus
Achillea millefolium
Aegopodium podagraria
Ajuga reptans
Alliaria petiolata
Alnus glutinosa
Alopecurus pratensis
Anemone nemorosa
Angelica sylvestris
Anthoxanthum odoratum
Anthriscus sylvestris
Aphanes australis
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Arrhenatherum elatius
Artemisia vulgaris
Arum maculatum
Aruncus dioicus
Asarum europaeum
Astragalus glycyphyllos
Athyrium filix-femina
Bellis perennis
Brachypodium pinnatum
Brachypodium sylvaticum
Brassica rapa
Briza media
Caltha palustris
Campanula patula
Campanula trachelium
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Cardamine amara
Cardamine bulbifera
Cardamine enneaphyllos
Cardamine pratensis
Carex acuta
Carex acutiformis
Carex brizoides
Carex davalliana
Carex digitata
Carex elata
Carex flacca
Carex flava
Carex otrubae
Carex pallescens
Carex panicea
Carex pendula
Carex remota
Carex sylvatica
Carex vesicaria
Carpinus betulus
Castanea sativa
Cerastium brachypetalum
Cerastium fontanum
Cerastium glomeratum
Chaerophyllum hirsutum
Chamaecytisus supinus
Chelidonium majus
Chenopodium album
Circaea lutetiana
Cirsium oleraceum
Convallaria majalis
Convolvulus arvensis
Cornus sanguinea
Corylus avellana
Crataegus monogyna
Crepis paludosa
Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia
Cruciata glabra
Cynosurus cristatus
Dactylorhiza majalis
Daphne mezereum
Daucus carota
Deschampsia cespitosa
Dianthus barbatus
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris carthusiana
Dryopteris filix-mas
Epilobium parviflorum
Equisetum palustre
Equisetum telmateia
Erigeron annuus
Euonymus europaeus
Euphorbia cyparissias
Euphorbia dulcis
Euphorbia lathyris
Fallopia convolvulus
Festuca arundinacea
Festuca gigantea
Festuca pallens
Festuca pratensis
Festuca rubra
Ficaria verna
Filipendula ulmaria
Fragaria vesca
Fraxinus excelsior
Galeopsis tetrahit
Galium aparine
Galium mollugo
Galium odoratum
Galium palustre
Galium sylvaticum
Genista germanica
Gentiana asclepiadea
Geranium palustre
Geranium phaeum
Geum urbanum
Glechoma hederacea
Hedera helix
Helictotrichon pubescens
Helleborus multifidus
Heracleum sphondylium
Hieracium murorum
Hieracium praealtum
Hieracium sabaudum
Holcus lanatus
Humulus lupulus
Hypochaeris radicata
Impatiens glandulifera
Impatiens noli-tangere
Impatiens parviflora
Iris pseudacorus
Juglans regia
Juncus articulatus
Juncus effusus
Juncus inflexus
Juncus tenuis
Knautia arvensis
Knautia drymeia
Lactuca sativa
Lamium galeobdolon subsp. montanum
Lamium purpureum
Lathyrus pratensis
Lembotropis nigricans
Leontodon hispidus
Leucanthemum vulgare
Leucojum vernum
Ligustrum vulgare
Lolium perenne
Lotus corniculatus
Lotus pedunculatus
Luzula campestris
Luzula luzuloides
Luzula pilosa
Lycopus europaeus
Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia vulgaris
Lythrum salicaria
Maianthemum bifolium
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Melampyrum nemorosum
Melampyrum pratense
Melilotus albus
Milium effusum
Myosotis scorpioides
Nardus stricta
Neottia nidus-avis
Oxalis acetosella
Paris quadrifolia
Pastinaca sativa
Petasites albus
Picea abies
Pimpinella major
Plantago lanceolata
Plantago major
Poa annua
Poa pratensis
Poa trivialis
Polygala comosa
Polygonatum multiflorum
Polygonum aviculare
Potentilla argentea
Potentilla erecta
Potentilla reptans
Potentilla rupestris
Primula elatior
Prunella vulgaris
Prunus mahaleb
Prunus padus
Pteridium aquilinum
Pulmonaria officinalis
Quercus robur
Ranunculus acris
Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus flammula
Ranunculus lanuginosus
Ranunculus parviflorus
Ranunculus repens
Rhinanthus alectorolophus
Rhinanthus minor
Rubus caesius
Rumex acetosella
Rumex obtusifolius
Rumex sanguineus
Salix x reichardtii (S. caprea x cinerea s.s.)
Salvia glutinosa
Salvia pratensis
Sambucus nigra
Sanguisorba officinalis
Sanicula europaea
Scirpus sylvaticus
Silene dioica
Silene flos-cuculi
Silene viscaria
Silene vulgaris
Sinapis arvensis
Solanum dulcamara
Solanum nigrum
Solidago gigantea
Solidago virgaurea
Stachys officinalis
Stellaria holostea
Stellaria media
Stellaria neglecta
Stellaria nemorum
Symphytum bulbosum
Thalictrum flavum
Thymus pulegioides
Tragopogon pratensis subsp. orientalis
Trifolium medium
Trifolium montanum
Trifolium pratense
Trifolium repens
Typha latifolia
Urtica dioica
Valeriana dioica
Valeriana officinalis
Valerianella carinata
Valerianella locusta
Veronica arvensis
Veronica chamaedrys
Veronica persica
Veronica polita
Veronica serpyllifolia
Viburnum opulus
Vicia cracca
Vicia grandiflora
Vicia sativa
Vicia sepium
Vicia tetrasperma
Vinca minor
Viola reichenbachiana
Viscum album
11 May 2016: The river Drau (Drava) at Šturmov potok (Google map)
Aesculus hippocastanum
Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. carpatica
Arabidopsis arenosa
Arabis glabra
Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
Buddleia davidii
Cardamine flexuosa
Carex muricata
Carex pallescens
Cerastium arvense
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris dilatata
Epilobium parviflorum
Geranium pusillum
Hieracium umbellatum
Holcus mollis
Hypericum montanum
Hypericum perforatum
Myosotis sparsiflora
Phyteuma betonicifolium
Phyteuma spicatum subsp. nigrum
Poa palustris
Puccinellia distans
Salix caprea
Salix fragilis
Scrophularia umbrosa
Sedum spurium
Silene viscaria
Sisymbrium officinale
Spiraea japonica
Vicia hirsuta
11 May 2016: The river Drau (Drava) at Sv. Boštjan (Google map)
Arabis hirsuta
Dianthus carthusianorum
Lamium maculatum Variegatum
Petrorhagia saxifraga
Poa nemoralis var. glauca
Quercus petraea
Viola x contempta (V. arvensis x tricolor)