Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
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| Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Anacamptis |
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| Subspecies: | A. m. subsp. longicornu |
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| Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr. | |
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Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,[1] formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid.[2] It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.
Description[edit]
This orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the nominate subspecies, Anacamptis morio subsp. morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.
Its bloom period is from February to May.
Distribution[edit]
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.
It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:
- Balearic Islands
- France — Garrigue and Maquis shrublands.
- Italy — Matorral shrublands.
- Algeria
- Tunisia
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikispecies- Albiflora.eu: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
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