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.
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!
Thanks Robert. Apparently common in Crete, it was the only one found in a week hunting for orchids!
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
Thanks Raoul. Hope to see you again, in Crete soon.