Trees & Flora of Tuscany

The forests and meadows of northern Tuscany hold a surprising botanical diversity — from the Douglas fir plantations of Acquerino to wild bay laurel groves and the spring-blooming white asphodel.

These posts cover plant identification, forest ecology, and the relationship between flora and the broader ecosystem — including how bracken fern signals porcini territory. For a broader look at the conservation challenges facing Tuscan forests, see my conversation with environmental author Linda Maggiori.