Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Genus: | Anacamptis |
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Subspecies: | A. m. subsp. longicornu
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Trinomial name | |
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr.
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Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,[1] formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid.[2] It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.
Description
[edit]This orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the nominate subspecies, Anacamptis morio subsp. morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.
Its bloom period is from February to May.
Distribution
[edit]Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.
It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:
- Balearic Islands
- France — Garrigue and Maquis shrublands.
- Italy — Matorral shrublands.
- Algeria
- Tunisia
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Media related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikispecies
- Albiflora.eu: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu