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The Portugal News28 Sept

Tourist photo leads to discovery of new plant species in Monchique

A simple photograph taken by a tourist in the hills of Monchique has led scientists to discover a plant species previously unknown to science.

Portugal Resident24 Sept

New Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo

A previously unknown species of plant endemic to the Algarve has been discovered in the Monchique mountains – after a German tourist photographed it with her mobile phone and uploaded The post New Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News23 Sept

German tourist’s photo leads to accidental discovery of new flower species in Monchique

A photograph taken by a German tourist in Monchique has led to the discovery of a new plant species when the image, posted on a nature photography website, caught the attention of botanist João Farminhão, who suspected that the plant was a previously unidentified species of toadflax.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal

The Algarve and Alentejo are teaming up to promote southwest Portugal through a tourism campaign highlighting the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira. The digital side The post Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .