Ophrys argolica
Argolian Bee Orchid, Argolic Ophrys
Other regional names: Late Spider Orchid
- Late Spider Orchid
Also known as: Ophrys ferrum-equinum subsp. argolica (H.Fleischm.) Soó
- Ophrys ferrum-equinum subsp. argolica (H.Fleischm.) Soó
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Ophrys argolica (commonly known as Argolian Bee-orchid or Argolic Ophrys) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Turkey, Yugoslavia
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