Siponto Ragwort
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Siponto ragwort ( Ophrys sipontensis ) |
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The Siponto Ragwort ( Ophrys sipontensis ) blooms in April.
features
This orchid looks similar to the Black Ragwort ( Ophrys incubacea ). It is a herbaceous perennial plant . Especially the long hair on the lips and the dark lip color can be found in both species. However, there are differences such. B. in the size of the flowers , their sepals are whitish to pinkish purple and the lateral petals pink to brownish red.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 36 or 38.
Location and distribution
The Siponto Ragwort is found on poor grasslands and pastures with moderately dry and calcareous soils up to a height of 600 meters above sea level. This species is endemic to Italy on the southern slope and at the southern foot of Monte Gargano .
literature
- Karl-Peter Buttler : Orchids, the wild species and subspecies of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa . Mosaik Verlag 1986, ISBN 3-570-04403-3
Individual evidence
Web links
Commons : Siponto-Ragwurz ( Ophrys sipontensis ) - album with pictures, videos and audio files
