Ophrys

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Read about Ophrys in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Ophrys (Greek, eyebrow). Orchidaceae. Terrestrial orchids.

Having the habit of Goodyera, bearing a basal rosette of Lvs. with an erect fl.-st. terminating in a raceme or spike of fls.: sepals similar, spreading; petals smaller, often pubescent; labellum generally convex with incurved margins, not spurred, entire or 3-lobed; column short.—About 30 species, mostly in the North Temperate Zone in Eu., Asia and N. Afr., the greater number being found in the Medit. region. Cult, as for habenaria.


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