Ophrys argolica
H. Fleischm. ex Vierg.
Late spider orchid, Argolian bee-orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOphrys argolica, the late spider orchid, or Argolian bee-orchid, is a terrestrial species of orchid native to Greece, Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Turkey, Lebanon and Syria. The epithet "argolica" refers to the Argolia region of Greece, southwest of Athens.
Description
An orchid. It grows 15-30 cm tall. The petals are pink to purple.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Canary islands, Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Mediterranean, North Africa, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Beyaz salep
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
