Smyrnium connatum

Σμύρνιο το έμφυτο

Etymology of Smyrnium connatum: The genus name "Smyrnium" derives from Ancient Greek "σμύρνα" [smýrna], meaning "myrrh". The epithet "connatum" comes from Latin and means "born together", probably to describe the appearance-formation of its leaves that have no edge, the edges are connected, born together.

Three Smyrnium species exist in the Cypriot habitat.

Smyrnium connatum is an uncommon plant, encountered only in the Kerynia district and the Troodos Mountains range (primarily in the Nicosia side). The plants in the photos were found in Pedoulas and Kykkos (Nicosia district). Smyrnium connatum appears at an altitude between 375–1725 metres. Its flowering period is brief, between April and May.