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Ophrys lutea
Distinctive orchid with oval basal leaves; narrow leaves sheathe lower part of stem. Flowers comprise greenish oval sepals and yellowish narrow upper petals; lip is broadly oval, 14-18mm long, 3-lobed and yellow with maroon centre. In spikes, March-May.
Garrigue and stony maquis. Widespread in W and C of region.
Spotted on Apr 16, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
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Lovely!
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