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Giant orchid

Himantoglossum robertianum (Loisel.) P. Delforge, 1999

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Field Notes

Description:

This unmistakeable orchid grows to over a metre in height. Although widespread throughout the Mediterranean region it is localised and rare except in Rhodes, where it can occur in particularly large colonies. (First-nature.com)

Habitat:

Found in Italy near the French border.

Reference Links:

Orchis géant - Wikipédia, Himantoglossum robertianum (Barlia robertiana) - the Giant Orchid

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