Ophrys lutea
Ophrys jaune
Yellow Ophrys
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Littoral |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | lip 12-18 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic |
| Height | 10-30 cm |
Description
Garigue, open woodland, calcareous soils. A tuberous perennial with enlarged underground structures for storage of nutrients.
Flowers
A conspicuous orchid with its broad yellow border. The 3 green sepals are oblong to oval, 10-14 mm, the central one curving forwards. The greenish-yellow petals are half the length of the sepals and are triangular in shape. The lip is brown with a shiny bluish-grey speculum.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. 3-5 basal leaves, oval to long, wider in the middle, pointed; 2-3 smaller stem leaves, narrower than the basal leaves.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: numerous seeds.
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