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Ophrys lutea
Yellow Ophrys, Yellow Bee Orchid
Origin: Europe. It is illegal to remove orchids from the wild, they are a CITES protected group.
| Family |
| Orchidaceae |
| Genus |
| Ophrys |
| Species |
| lutea |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials, Weeds |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| Chalky soils in open places in the maquis and garigue, more often in full sun. |
| Flower Description |
| Features extended petals. The colouring is yellow or with a blue-grey or brown spotted macula. |
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