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
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
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
See also
References
External links
- 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