Ophrys sphegodes subsp. helenae
Also known as: Ophrys aranifera subsp. helenae (Renz) Soó +3 more
- Ophrys aranifera subsp. helenae (Renz) Soó
- Ophrys helenae Renz
- Ophrys plakotiana C.Thiele, G.Thiele, U.Thiele & W.Thiele
- Ophrys sphegodes var. helenae (Renz) H.Sund.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Ophrys sphegodes subsp. helenae
Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Ophrys sphegodes subsp. helenae is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ophrys sphegodes, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties 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, Yugoslavia
Base Species & Variations