Drimia aphylla
Αβρόσσιυλλα, Δρίμια η άφυλλη
“Drimia” derives from Greek “δριμύς”, which means “unpleasantly bitter/pungent”. “Alhylla” in Greek means “leafless”, because this species’s flowers appear before the leaves are unearthed. Drimia aphylla is the only Drimia species which is encountered in Cyprus. It is a common plant found all around Cyprus up to an altitude of 1350 metres. It blooms from July until October, hence it is a drought tolerant plant. It grows on dry hills, sandy ground, seaside areas and rocky calcareous cliffs.