Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmannii

Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmannii.

A rare taxon considered an endemic from Crete it has occurred on other

Cycladic islands. A small plant with white, wide omega shape. Brown, long petals

pointing back and upwards. The lower lip has thick characteristic white hairs.

Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
         Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
       Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
                     Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
         Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
       Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
                   Eastern Crete. 22.3.17.
Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmanniiii
                     Eastern Crete. 22.3.17

4 thoughts on “Ophrys omegaifera ssp. fleischmannii

  1. Nice shot, Terry! I like the color range of the flower, ranging from deep purple (not talking about the band for a change) to white. Great find!

    1. Thanks Robert. Apparently common in Crete, it was the only one found in a week hunting for orchids!

  2. Hi Terry, Great photo’s. The fleischmannii was a fantastic plant to find. What an interesting website you have created. Hope that we can go for orchid hunt soon again…
    Best wishes, Raoul

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