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Galilee Lizard orchid

Himantoglossum caprinum

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Field Notes

Description:

An erect tall orchid. Flowers have a long narrow lip, similar to a lizard's tail, hence the plant's name. Leaves dry during blooming that takes place in early summer.

Habitat:

open woodland

Notes:

rare and endangered in N Israel

Reference Links:

Himantoglossum caprinum (M.Bieb.) Spreng. | Flora of Israel Online

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