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Ophrys speculum
Basal leaves oval; narrower leaves sheathe lower part of stem. Flowers comprise oval greenish sepals with maroon veins, and narrow purple upper petals; lip 3-lobed and 10-13mm long, with metallic blue speculum edged by yellow and fringed with hairs. Flowers in spikes, March-May.
Maquis and garrigue. Widespread.
Spotted on Apr 16, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
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