Ophrys israelitica

Ophrys israelitica

Ophrys israelitica is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
Ophrys israelitica  Geotagged,Ophrys israelitica,Winter

Appearance

The flower has a very hairy lip, with the speculum being bold, with a blue base marbled grey or white and which is tipped with a broad, well demarcated silver/white omega. The flowers are held horizontally out from the stem.
Ophrys israelitica http://flora.org.il/en/plants/OPHISR/ Geotagged,Israel,Ophrys israelitica,Orchidaceae,Winter

Distribution

Found throughout the Eastern Mediterranean from Greece and the Aegean basin to northern Israel.

References:

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http://flora.org.il/en/plants/OPHISR/
http://www.orchidsofbritainandeuropetest.uk/Ophrys%20israelitica.html
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusOphrys
SpeciesOphrys israelitica
Photographed in
Israel