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The orchid with the breasts

Ophrys mammosa

Photo by Tania17
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Field Notes

Description:

Its name refers to the prominent basal swellings, literally meaning "full breasted".

Habitat:

Often found in meadows, clearings and scrub

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Ophrys mammosa

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Comments (6)
Tania17
Thank you maplemoth, in two weeks max, I hope to have more fotos as for now I find only rosettes.

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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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Biodiversity of Attica

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PublishedJuly 6, 2017

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