Fly orchid France
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Fly orchid. Ophrys insectifera. Ophrys mouche
Presence in France.
BLUE. Common GREEN Localised ORANGE Rare WHITE Absent or disappeared
Height. 20cm -70cm
Leaves. Narrow lanceolote, shiny plain green.
Flowers. Deep violet brown with green sepels, narrow lip, 3 lobed resembling a fly. In a narrow spike.
Flowering period. April - July
Soil type. Usually on calcareous soils.
Protection. Regional Auvergne
