Flora of Corse

Thymus herba-barona is a species of thyme native to Corsica, Sardinia, and Mallorca. It is also sometimes known by the common name caraway thyme, as it has a strong scent similar to caraway, for which it can be used as a substitute in any recipe. It can be used in cuisine or as an evergreen ground cover plant for the garden. There are two subspecies: Thymus herba-barona subsp. herba-barona. Corsica, Sardinia Thymus herba-barona subsp. bivalens. Mallorca (Spain)

Allium corsicum is a plant species endemic to the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean. It grows in low-elevation areas of the eastern part of the island, where it flowers in late spring. Allium corsicum produces a spherical to egg-shaped bulb and a stipe up to 60 cm tall. Leaves are flat and hairless, about 3 mm wide. Umbel has many bell-shaped flowers, white or pink with dark purple midveins.

Acis longifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, endemic to Corsica. Its white flowers appear in spring. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant, but is not fully frost-hardy.

Aquilegia bernardii, common name Bernard's columbine, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, endemic to Corsica.

Biscutella rotgesii is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is found only in Corsica, France. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Doronicum corsicum is a species of the genus Doronicum and the family Asteraceae. some authors have regarded the species as belonging to either Arnica or Aronicum. It is a rare plant that has been found only on the Island of Corsica in the Mediterranean (part of the French Republic).

Bellis bernardii, the Corsican daisy, is a member of the family Asteraceae and is an endemic species found in Corsica.

Aquilegia litardierei is a perennial species of plant in the family Ranunculaceae, endemic to Corsica.

Valeriana trinervis is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Corsica, France where there is a single sub-population near Bonifacio of which the only 140 of the individual plants remain. The common name of the plant is Centranthe à trois nervures in French. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is currently threatened by habitat loss. It is considered by IUCN as one of the 50 most endangered species of the Mediterranean area.

Bellium nivale is a species of daisy in the genus Bellium. They are native to Corsica in South Europe.

Limonium greuteri is a species of Limonium from Corsica.

Crocus corsicus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia.

Colchicum corsicum is a species of flowering plant in the Colchicaceae family. It is native to the islands of Corsica and Sardinia in the Mediterranean. Colchicum corsicum is a perennial growing from an underground corm. Some individuals have pink flowers, others white, the two very often being intermingled in different individuals within a given population.

Veronica repens, the Corsican speedwell or creeping speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Corsica and Morocco. The 'Sunshine' cultivar, whose tiny flowers are purple instead of the usual white, is recommended for rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Castroviejoa is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, native to certain islands in the western Mediterranean. Species Castroviejoa frigida (Labill.) Galbany, L.Sáez & Benedí - Corsica, Sardinia Castroviejoa montelinasana (Em.Schmid) Galbany, L.Sáez & Benedí - Sardinia

Helleborus argutifolius, the holly-leaved hellebore, or Corsican hellebore, syn. H. corsicus, H. lividus subsp. corsicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Corsica and Sardinia. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 90 cm (3 ft) wide, with large leathery leaves comprising three spiny-toothed leaflets, and green bowl-shaped flowers in late winter and early spring. The Latin specific epithet argutifolius means “with sharp-toothed leaves” . In cultivation Helleborus argutifolius hybridises readily with the closely related H. lividus.

Acis rosea, known as the rose snowflake, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Corsica and Sardinia. Unlike most members of the genus Acis, it has pink rather than white flowers. It is grown as an ornamental plant but requires protection from frost.

Genista corsica is a plant endemic to Corsica and Sardinia where it is associated with sunny open landscapes and poor stony soil. It is a common constituent of garrigue and maquis communities.

Nananthea is a genus of flowering plants in the chamomile tribe within the daisy family. Nananthea perpusilla is listed as "vulnerable" by IUCN. Species Nananthea perpusilla (Loisel.) DC. - native to Corsica and Sardinia, naturalized in parts of Germany formerly included Nananthea tassiliensis Batt. & Trab. - Daveaua anthemoides Mariz

Allium parciflorum is a plant species known only from the islands of Corsica and Sardinia in the Mediterranean. It is common at all elevations on those two islands but unknown elsewhere. Allium parciflorum has egg-shaped bulbs. Scape is up to 25 cm tall, round in cross-section. Leaves are thin and tubular, about the same length as the scape but withering before flowering time. Umbels have very few bell-shaped flowers. Tepals are white to pale lavender with prominent dark purple midveins. Allium parciflorum is closely related to Allium lojaconoi, endemic to Malta.

Sagina pilifera is a species of Sagina, native (and endemic) to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia, where it grows in mountains at altitudes of 1,000–2,700 m. It is a prostrate herbaceous plant growing to 2–8 cm tall, with white flowers 1 cm in diameter. Plants from northwestern Europe reported as this species are based on misidentification of Sagina subulata.

Morisia is a monotypic genus of ornamental plant in the family Brassicaceae. Its only species is Morisia monanthos, also called M. hypogaea. It is a perennial native to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia.

Galium corsicum, the Corsican bedstraw, is a plant species in the Rubiaceae. It is native to the islands of Corsica and Sardinia in the Mediterranean.

Prospero corsicum is an autumnal flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae found in Corsica in France and Sardinia in Italy. It is a diploid species in the Prospero autumnale cryptic species complex.

Alnus cordata, the Italian alder, is a tree or shrub species belonging to the family Betulaceae, and native to the southern Apennine Mountains (Campania, Basilicata and Calabria, mainly on western mountain sides) and the north-eastern mountains of Corsica. It has been introduced in Sicily, Sardinia, and more recently in Central-Northern Italy, other European countries (France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom) and extra-European countries (Chile, New Zealand), where it has become naturalised.

Mentha requienii, or Corsican mint, is an herb and species of mint, native to Corsica, Sardinia, and Montecristo Island, and naturalized in Portugal and in the British Isles. It is a very low-growing species with bright green leaves and a strong minty aroma.

Genista aetnensis, the Mount Etna broom, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is a large shrub or small tree endemic to Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily where it is associated with sunny, open landscapes and poor, stony soil. It is a very common constituent of the garigue plant communities, Mediterranean shrubby vegetation, around the lower slopes of Mount Etna, hence its Latin specific epithet aetnensis. The young plant is typical of brooms, clothed in narrow linear leaves which soon drop off leaving almost bare branches. As it ages the shrub develops into a shapely

Anchusa crispa is a species of plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Corsica and Sardinia. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss. Three subspecies are accepted. Anchusa crispa subsp. crispa – southeastern Corsica and northern Sardinia Anchusa crispa subsp. maritima (Vals.) Selvi & Bigazzi – northern Sardinia Anchusa crispa subsp. valincoana Paradis, C.Piazza & Quilichini – western Corsica

Crocus minimus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, found in South Corsica, Sardinia and Capraia. Flowering occurs from January to April, and the species is found inhabiting scrub areas with low, multi-stemmed woody vegetation that is young or stunted.

Pancratium illyricum is a species of bulbous plant native to Corsica, Sardinia and the Capraia Islands of Tuscany. Pancratium illyricum grows on rocky slopes and sparse woodland areas, from sea level to more than 1300 m above sea level. It is a bulbous perennial with glaucous leaves, 30–60 cm long, 1½–½ cm wide. Leaves wither after flowering time in early summer, and the plant goes dormant. The scape is up to 45 cm long, and the flowers are clustered in umbels of about 12, and are white with a short corona and very fragrant. Flowers appear in April to June.