Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu explained

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,^[1] formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid.^[2] It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.

Description

This orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the nominate subspecies, Anacamptis morio subsp. morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.

Its bloom period is from February to May.

Distribution

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.

It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:

• Balearic Islands
  • Mallorca
• France — Garrigue and Maquis shrublands.
  • Corsica
• Italy — Matorral shrublands.
  • Sardinia
  • Sicily
• Algeria
• Tunisia

External links

• • • Albiflora.eu: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu

Notes and References

1. http://www.tropicos.org/Name/100147353 Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden | Name — Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu; (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr.
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120140/http://orchid.unibas.ch/phpMyHerbarium/302501/1////specimen.php Swiss Orchid Foundation: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu