Late spider orchid, Argolian bee-orchid
Ophrys argolica
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 15-30 cm tall. The petals are pink to purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Canary islands, Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Mediterranean, North Africa, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Beyaz salep
Synonyms
Ophrys ferrum-equinum subsp. argolica (H. Fleischm.) Soo;