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Ophrys sphegodes
Early Spider Orchid
Origin: Central and southern Europe to North Africa. It is illegal to remove orchids from the wild, they are a CITES protected group.
Mike's
Opinion
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A fascinating plant where a keen eye is required to find them amongst the grasses and other wildflowers. Common on the Sussex Downs, near Brighton, England.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Orchidoideae |
| Genus |
| Ophrys |
| Species |
| sphegodes |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Weeds |
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Cultivars
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Thrives in waste land and alkaline meadows. Prefers moist soils and can grow in semi-shade or flu sun. |
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