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Giant orchid

Himantoglossum robertianum (Loisel.) P. Delforge, 1999

Description:

This unmistakeable orchid grows to over a metre in height. Although widespread throughout the Mediterranean region it is localised and rare except in Rhodes, where it can occur in particularly large colonies. (First-nature.com)

Habitat:

Found in Italy near the French border.

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Les Déserts, Rhône-Alpes, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Jun 18, 2013
Submitted on Jun 18, 2013

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