Ophrys lutea subsp. melena
Also known as: Ophrys galilaea subsp. melena (Renz) Del Prete +2 more
- Ophrys galilaea subsp. melena (Renz) Del Prete
- Ophrys melena (Renz) Paulus & Gack
- Ophrys praemelena S.Hertel & Presser
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Ophrys lutea subsp. melena is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ophrys lutea, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti
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