Ophrys scolopax
Also known as: Ophrys arachnites var. scolopax (Cav.) Fiori & Paol. +6 more
- Ophrys arachnites var. scolopax (Cav.) Fiori & Paol.
- Ophrys atropos Barla
- Ophrys fuciflora subsp. scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund.
- Ophrys holoserica subsp. scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund.
- Ophrys holosericea subsp. scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund.
- Ophrys insectifera subsp. scolopax (Cav.) Moggr. & Rchb.f.
- Ophrys oestrifera var. heldreichii (Schltr.) Hayek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Ophrys scolopax is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms