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| 801_1546 [Himantoglossum robertianum] |
Himantoglossum robertianum at an early stage of its development
Himantoglossum robertianum
is a widespread wild orchid of the Mediterranean,
typically short to medium in height, reaching up to about 50 cm.
It grows across all Mediterranean countries, including Greece
where it appears both on the mainland and throughout the islands,
at elevations up to roughly 1700 m.
Flowering begins early in the year - usually from February through April -
and it can be seen in grassy habitats, scrub, roadsides, and open woodland.
Its blooms show remarkable variation,
appearing in many different colors and shades.
Several examples of prevalent shades can be seen
in earlier posts shared HERE.
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| IMG_0655 [Himantoglossum robertianum] |
the plant in a state of maturity
flowers densely packed in a spike-like inflorescence
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a cropped section of the picture above revealing details
Please click on the last picture to have a better view of details. Thanks.
