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Lizard orchid - Himantoglossum jankae

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    I don't know how I missed uploading this lovely and rare orchid shot in 2020. Its status is vulnerable. There is still controversy in scientific circles about the scientific name of this species. In the Catalogue of Life it is listed as a synonym of Himantoglossum calcaratum subsp. rumelicum. But I prefer to stick with this name based on some published studies over the past 12 years. I have attached a link to one such article.
    https://ln.run/F4UrV
     Posted one year ago, modified one year ago
  2. View NattyOne's profile
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    Nice one Jivko, Posted one year ago

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The Lizard orchid

Himantoglossum jankae is a relatively tall orchid (40-90 cm) that forms two oval underground tubers. Its leaves are grey-green and elliptic. The 20-40 flowers are gathered in loose clusters. The sepals are violet-white with longitudinal lines and together form a hood. The plant is pollinated by insects and reproduces by seeds.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Dec 19, 2023. Captured Jul 12, 2020 13:18 in 3XWF+WG Barlya, Bulgaria.
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  • E-M1MarkIII
  • f/4.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO160
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.