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Ophrys episcopalis

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Ophrys episcopalis

Ophrys episcopalis Poiret, 1816 from Mesudiye, Datça, Muğla.


Description: Large impressive flowers (up to 2cm long). It can be distinguished by its large, outspread lip, small petals which are normally not conjoined at their base, and the small lateral protuberances.


The specimens of Datça peninsula seem to have a short macula.


Biology: It flowering on end of March - April. They are pollinated by Eucera rufa. Habitat: Phrygana, maquis, terraces, alcaline soils


Distribution: Eastern Mediterranean distribution, from Crete, where it occurs frequently, to Israel. Reference/Kaynak: Catherine DIJON



Author Bayram GÖÇMEN
Created on Saturday 14 April 2012
Posted on Sunday 30 December 2012
Tags Muğla, TURKEY / TÜRKİYE
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