Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden | Name — Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu; (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr. . accessed 12.24.2013 formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid. Swiss Orchid Foundation: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu . accessed 12.24.2013 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
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External links
Albiflora.eu: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu