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Ophrys sphegodes


Early Spider Orchid




Origin:  Central and southern Europe to North Africa. It is illegal to remove orchids from the wild, they are a CITES protected group.
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A fascinating plant where a keen eye is required to find them amongst the grasses and other wildflowers. Common on the Sussex Downs, near Brighton, England.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Orchidoideae
Genus
Ophrys
Species
sphegodes
Category
Bulbs, Weeds
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchApril
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Thrives in waste land and alkaline meadows. Prefers moist soils and can grow in semi-shade or flu sun.
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