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Man orchid

Orchis anthropophora

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Orchis anthropophora, the man orchid, is a European species of orchid whose flowers resemble a human figure. The head is formed by the petals and sepals, and the suspended torso and limbs by the lobes of the labellum. It usually grows in calcareous grassland. It was spotted near Vrinena village, Orthys mountain, Greece.

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Flowers of Europe
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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Wild Orchids
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Wild orchids of Greece

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PublishedJuly 10, 2018

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