Orchis sitiaca
Cretan Orchid
Also known as: Androrchis sitiaca (Renz) D.Tyteca & E.Klein +1 more
- Androrchis sitiaca (Renz) D.Tyteca & E.Klein
- Orchis anatolica subsp. sitiaca Renz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Europe, Orchis sitiaca (commonly known as Cretan Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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