Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Tribe Orchideae Higher classification Anacamptis morio | Order Asparagales Subfamily Orchidoideae Subtribe Orchidinae Rank Subspecies | |
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Scientific name Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu Similar Orchids, Anacamptis, Anacamptis morio, Anacamptis papilionacea, Orchis champagneuxii | ||
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu, formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid. It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.
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Description
This orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the main species, Anacamptis morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.
Its bloom period is from February to May.
Distribution
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.
It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:
References
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