Ophrys kotschyi
An endemic of Cyprus with distinctive dark violet to black markings
on an exceptionally long lip. A green perianth with dorsal sepal leaning forward.
Found in short grassland and rather rare.
Ophrys kotschyi
Ophrys kotschyi
An endemic of Cyprus with distinctive dark violet to black markings
on an exceptionally long lip. A green perianth with dorsal sepal leaning forward.
Found in short grassland and rather rare.
I am planning to go to Cyprus for a holiday in the middle of March primarily to look for orchids. I am looking for good information as to where to search. I bought Hubbard and Scraton’s Orchids of Cyprus 2001 but the book is a bit out of date and the locations are often very general and not particularly helpful. When searching on the internet I came across your photos of Ophrys kitschyi at Akrotiri. I wonder if you could advise me where to search for them there. Any help that you can give would be most appreciated.
Best regards
Michael White
Dear Michael White
I can give directions but have not visited for a couple of years. But there is a good area.
Go towards the RAF base. When the entrance is straight ahead take the road to the left and follow along until there is a wood on the right.
There should be a place to park. If you search the hedgerows further-in over to the left you should be lucky.
The wooded area is also good for other species. I know of good areas in the Polis area if you are that way.
Regards
Terence Rodbard