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Ophrys mammosa / Memeli Orkide / Breasted Orchid

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Ophrys mammosa / Memeli Orkide / Breasted Orchid

Ophrys mammosa / Memeli Orkide / Breasted Orchid from Silivri, İstanbul.


Description: This is a very variable species with a wide distribution in eastern Mediterranean. Many local variants have been observed and influences from other species, probably intermix. Characteristics of this species: undivided lip, black shiny pseudo-eyes, generally black stigmatic cavity, lip of 12-17mm, bicoloured lateral sepals, purple tinted at their lower part. Biology: Flowering time is April-early May. Pollinator: Andrena fuscosa.
References/Kaynaklar: 1. Catherine DIJON, 2. John and Gerry's Orchids of Britain and Europe

Author Bayram GÖÇMEN
Created on Sunday 29 April 2012
Posted on Sunday 30 December 2012
Tags İstanbul, TURKEY / TÜRKİYE
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