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Orchis pallens

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Orchis pallens, the pale orchid or pale-flowered orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Orchis of the family Orchidaceae. It is found in most of Europe ranging from Spain across to the Caucasus. It blooms in spring with pale yellow flowers.

Description

An orchid. It grows 10-30 cm tall.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Androrchis pallens (L.) D. Tyteca & E. KleinOrchis pseudopallens K.KochOrchis sulphurea Sims

Also Known As

Solgun salep

References (1)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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