Spring is in the air...

The Iris Nature Reserve
near Netanya’s southern exit (Ben Gurion Blvd.).
The Irises Park contains the world's largest population of iris atropurpurea. The iris blossoms from February to March.
And today...Februar 2-2008, not even ONE Iris, but a Gazlan at the entrance and some flowers!

photos were taken February 2, 2008

Netanya, The Iris Nature Reserve פרחים בישראל - שמורת האירוסים בנתניה
The four-wheeled Israeli phenomenon, the "gazlan", at the entrance of the Iris Nature Reserve.

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There is hope!

The Iris Nature Reserve 2008 שמורת האירוסים
Maresia pulchella, Pretty Maresia, מרסיה יפהפיה

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Anchusa tinctura, Alkanna tuberculata, Dyer's Bugloss, אלקנה הצבעים

Helianthemum stipuatum, Sun-Rose, שמשון סגלגל
Helianthemum stipuatum, Sun-Rose, שמשון סגלגל

Retama raetum, White  Broom, רותם המדבר
Retama raetum, White Broom, רותם המדבר

Heterotheca subaxillaris
Heterotheca subaxillaris, Camphorweed, טיונית החולות

Iris Nature reserve, Netanya
Iris Nature reserve

Lycium schweinfurthii,  Boxthorn, אטד החוף
Lycium schweinfurthii, Boxthorn, אטד החוף

Senecio vernalis, Spring Groundsel,  סביון אביבי

Senecio vernalis, Spring Groundsel, סביון אביבי

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