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Ophrys iricolor

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

A ground orchid. It grows up to 40 cm tall. The spikes normally only have 1-4 flowers. The lip is 15-23 mm long. The speculum is iridescent blue and has 2 lobes.

There are about 140 Ophrys species.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, bulb


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

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Synonyms

Ophrys dusca subsp. iricolor;