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Ophrys scolopax

Ophrys scolopax

Description:

The Ophrys scolopax is a terrestrial orchid that has a tuber underground. Flowering stem erect simple unbranched about 30 cm. The flowers have a large lip. The three-lobed lip is dark brown, velvety central lobe, oval, elongated and curved. The frontal lobe has a triangular yellow appendix. The lip of about 13 to 18 mm in length has three lobes with the two triangular sides are turned slightly forward with fine silky hairs mimicking insect elytra

Habitat:

In grasslands, scrublands, shrubs and forests


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2 Comments

PatriciaPi
PatriciaPi a year ago

yes! the truth is that European orchids are highly trained!

:)

A class in creative design!

Jalón/Xaló, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Lat: 38.72, Long: -0.02

Spotted on May 11, 2012
Submitted on May 11, 2012

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