Ophrys delforgei
Delforge’s Orchid
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flower size | tiny |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic |
| Height | 15 cm |
Description
Named after the Belgian Botanist, Pierre Delforge. Similar to Ophrys foresteiri but smaller.
A tuberous perennial having enlarged underground structures for storage of nutrients.
Flowers
The petals are light green and horizontal, the labellum has a yellow border.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Basal leaves oval to long, wider in the middle, pointed.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: numerous tiny seeds.
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