Spiranthes aestivalis
Summer Lady's Tresses
Also known as: Gyrostachys aestivalis (Poir.) Dumort. +3 more
- Gyrostachys aestivalis (Poir.) Dumort.
- Ophrys aestiva Balb.
- Tussaca aestivalis (Poir.) Rich. ex Desv.
- Tussacia aestivalis (Poir.) Desv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Spiranthes aestivalis (commonly known as Summer Lady's-Tresses) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Yugoslavia