~Ophrys tyrrhena Gölz & Reinhard 1980 - See Ophrys x arachnitiformis Grenier & Philippe 1860 Photo courtesy of P. M. Blais and the Orchids of France and Europe

This cold growing terrestrial orchid is endemic to Italy and blooms in the spring.

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Ophyrs The Bee Orchids of Europe Pederson & Faurholdt 2007

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