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March 2026 | Gazette Life | 77GRASSLANDSPeople rarely associate meadows and grasslands with Lanzarote, but they exist. Farmers often sow grasses and cereals to feed livestock, while many other areas lie fallow, allowing wild grasses and flowers to thrive alone.Generations of schoolchildren have visited the Llanos de M%u00e1guez, a broad meadow near the nature centre above the village, while you%u2019ll also find wild grasslands around Monta%u00f1a Blanca and Conil.VOLCANOESVolcanic craters gather moisture and are sheltered from the winds that continually comb the island. This makes them a valuable site for plants and many craters will be full of greenery at this time of year.The peaks of volcanoes can also host surprising amounts of plants. If you%u2019re in T%u00edas, we%u2019d recommend a hike to the peak of Monta%u00f1a Guardilama %u2013 it%u2019s a steep ascent, but at the top you%u2019ll find a small, almost alpine area where beautiful wildflowers bloom. Fungi galoreRosa Garc%u00eda (@rosagvnocturnas on Instagram), a photographer based on Lanzarote, recently photographed mushrooms that had appeared on Lanzarote after the rains %u2013 a rare sight.The mushroom is Agaricus litoralis, or the coastal mushroom, a largish, fleshy white mushroom which is edible, although consumption is not recommended unless you%u2019re absolutely certain.The rains also promise a good crop of papas cr%u00edas, a fungus known as the desert truffle. This fungus always exists near the small yellow Helianthemum canariense plant and is often collected by locals at this time of year. Although it lacks the exquisite fragrance of other truffles, it has an agreeable flavour.No.1 artificial grass company in the CanariesPayment option available, & any written like for like quote will be matchedTHE LAWN SPECIALIST%u2022 Product & Service Second to None %u2022 Specialist Unique Installation %u2022 Can be applied to any surface %u2022 Great around pools & Spas to avoid slippingGreenAsGrassPlease contact Lucy on 696 270 282 or Office 928 854 759 - gagcanaries@hotmail.com11 year guaranteeArtificialGrassPlease find us on Facebook eded to any surface %u2022PleaseWe are now in our 19th year transforming people's outside spaces...Now in our 19th year of business Now in our 18th year of business