Flora of Elba Island

THE FLORA OF ELBA ISLAND

The vegetation of the island of Elba is the result of many factors that play together. The mild climate, the islands and the links with the mainland and the age-old phenomenon of human activity. During the Ice Age were the islands closest to the shore connected to the mainland. Elba and Giglio have a similar fauna like the mainland, while the islands of Capraia and Montecristo with Corsica and Sardinia have a great similarity.

THE MEDITERRANEAN FLORA - The vegetation predominates in Elba. The forest has a large presence of Erica arborea and Arbutus through a development that grow even 4 meters high. Equally important are the plants: Broom and Euphorbia dendroides latex. DieWälder affected by human activities and soil erosion are less dense and there are many small plants such as rosemary and myrtle.

THE WOODS - The great forests that have once been on the island of Elba in the Tuscan Archipelago, there are now no more. The forest has been greatly reduced by deforestation in the earlier time to get room for pastures and agriculture. They were then settled by the people more. Still dominate the plants that love the high temperatures and need small amounts of water. Above a certain level you will find many chestnut woods.