Orchis provincialis
Balb. ex Lam. & DC.
Provence orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOrchis provincialis, the Provence orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Orchis.
Description
An orchid. It grows 20-40 cm tall. There are 4-5 leaves at the base. These are oblong to sword shaped. The are 8 cm long and arranged in a ring. They are green with purple-brown spots. The flowering shoots have 5 to 30 small flowers. These can be yellow or pink.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows from sea level to 1,750 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Albania, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Crete, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Portugal, Sicily, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Katrancik
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
