Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Orchis cazorlensis

Orchis cazorlensis


This endemic orchid is found mostly in southern and central Spain and was discovered in 1930 in the Sierra de Cazorla, hence it's name. It is found at an higher altitude 700-1,400m and flowers from April to June.  It is often confused with Orchis spitzelli of which is found in the Pyrenees.

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