Himantoglossum adriaticum
H. Baumann 1978
Forma: Himantoglossum
adriaticum f. albiflorum Voth 1990
Synonyms:
Common name: Lizard tongue orchid
Derivation: the genus name refers to the protruding lip that resembles
a lizard's tongue; the species name is in reference to its distribution
near the Adriatic Sea.
Plant: 30-70 cm tall
Flowers: see images
Bloomtimes: May-June
Habitat: grasslands with calcareous soils
Distribution: Southern
Europe
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Other references:
- Field Guide to Orchids of
Britian and Europe; K. P. Buttler; Crowood Press 1991
- Wild Orchids of Britian &
Europe; P. & J. Davies, A. Huxley; Hogarth Press 1988
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May 14, 2002 by Joseph Dougherty
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