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Himantoglossum robertiana This is a very large species of orchid. Flowering in Central Portugal from December to March. Geotagged,Himantoglossum robertianum,Portugal,Robert's Orchid,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Himantoglossum robertiana

This is a very large species of orchid. Flowering in Central Portugal from December to March.

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The Robert's Orchid

Himantoglossum robertianum is a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae. His name is a tribute to the French botanist Gaspard Nicolas Robert (1776-1857). The Himantoglossum robertianum is one of the very first wild orchid to blossom and also one of the larger.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded May 6, 2016. Captured Jan 14, 2016 17:04 in R. da Almagreira 8, 2560 Torres Vedras, Portugal.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/2656s
  • ISO2000
  • 50mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.