Canarian foxgloveThis plant, with its brightly coloured leaves and bright red flowers, is locally known as the cock's crest (Isoplexis canariensis) and is en...
Canarian palmThe majestic Canarian palm tree (Phoenix canariensis) can grow to heights of up to 30 m (100 ft) and is an endemic species and symbol of the...
Canarian pineThe Canarian pine tree (Pinus canariensis) is endemic to the archipelago and covers vast stretches of land in the mountains of Tenerife. The...
CardonsIn shape, cardons (Euphorbia canariensis) look curiously like candelabras adorning the south and the hillsides of Tenerife, which is where t...
Chain fernThe humidity that reigns in Tenerife's laurel forests creates the ideal habitat for the chain fern (Woodwardia radicans), a type of fern tha...
Dragon treeTogether with the blue chaffinch, the dragon tree (Dracaena draco) is one of Tenerife's symbols and has inspired many a legend and tale. Thi...
FlixweedFlixweed (Descurainia bourgaeana) is an endemic type of plant that grows in Las Cañadas del Teide in Tenerife. Although this bush is already...
Laurel forestsSome areas of the Canary Islands are still home to a prehistoric natural treasure: laurel forests that have survived here since the Tertiary...
Malva de riscoMalva de risco (Lavatera acerifolia) is an endemic shrub growing in the Canary Islands in dry and sunny areas at altitudes of 200 to 500 m (...
Mato blancoMato blanco (Pericallis cruenta) is a species of shrub that thrives in the most humid areas in northern Tenerife, especially in La Esperanza...
Red buglossThe curious shape of the red bugloss (Echium wildpretii) and its bright flowers stand out against the volcanic landscape of Las Cañadas del ...
Sweet tabaibaThe sweet tabaiba plant (Euphorbia balsamífera) grows mostly in the coastal areas in the south of Tenerife, especially during the autumn and...
TarajalThe tarajal plant (Tamarix canariensis) can be seen in Tenerife in many gardens and parks, but it also grows wildly by the coast and near ce...
Teide violetThe Teide violet (Viola cheiranthifolia) is the plant that blossoms at the highest altitudes in Spain and has been found growing on the peak...