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Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu

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Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Anacamptis
Species:
Subspecies:
A. m. subsp. longicornu
Trinomial name
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
(Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr.
Synonyms
  • Anacamptis longicornu (Poir.) R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W. Chase
  • Orchis longicornu Poir. (basionym)
  • Orchis longicornu var. tlemecensis Batt.
  • Orchis morio var. tlemecensis (Batt.) Maire & Weiller

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

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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

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Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.

It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:

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