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
A
Synonyms
Ophrys dusca subsp. iricolor;