Cephalanthera longifolia
(L.) Fritsch
Narrow-leaved helleborine, Sword-leaved Helleborine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCephalanthera longifolia, the narrow-leaved helleborine, sword-leaved helleborine or long-leaved helleborine, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to light woodland, and widespread across Europe, Asia and North Africa from Ireland and Morocco to China. This includes the United Kingdom, Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Algeria, India, Pakistan, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and many other countries.
Description
An orchid. It grows 20-60 cm tall. The stem is slender with 3-5 loosely clasping sheaths. There are 4-7 leaves. These are narrow and 4-16 cm long by 0.5-3 cm wide. There are 2-20 flowers on a flowering stem.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Asia, Central Asia, China, Estonia, Europe, France, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Dolgolistna naglavka
References (1)
- Yonzone, R., et al, Orchids in Ethnobotany. Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants. ISBN 978-93-5067-867-1 (As Cephalanthera ensifolia)
