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Ophrys lutea - Definition

Yellow Ophrys
Ophrys lutea
Yellow Ophrys (Ophrys lutea)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Genus:Ophrys
Species:O. lutea
Binomial name
Ophrys lutea
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The Yellow Ophrys (Ophrys lutea) is a European orchid.

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Description of the flower

Broad asymmetric lateral sepals, dorsal sepal lowered. Extended petals, yellow or with a blue-grey or brown spotted velvety macula.

Flowering period

March to May

Habitat

Grows in full sun or shade on limey dry or damp soils, pastures, and thin woodland.

Distribution

Widely distributed in the Mediterranean area and in Atlantic regions of southern Europe, as far as the Charente in the north-west.

Yellow Ophrys

from the French Wikipedia; technical translation of some words still needing checking

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