Ophrys sphegodes subsp. mammosa
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 70 cm tall. The flowering shoots are lax and carry up to 18 flowers. The sepals and petals are olive green.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in alkaline soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The bulb or tuber is used to produce salep.
Edible parts
Bulb, tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kedikulagi
Synonyms
Ophrys mammosa Desf.; and many others