Ophrys × castri-fusani
Bee Orchids, Spider Orchid
Also known as: Arachnites F.W.Schmidt +1 more
- Arachnites F.W.Schmidt
- Myodium Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Europe, Ophrys × castri-fusani (commonly known as Bee-Orchids or Spider-Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Italy
Parent Species