''Anacamptis papilionacea'' (formerly ''Orchis papilionacea'') is a species of
flowering plant in the
orchid family
Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the pink
butterfly orchid Butterfly orchid is a common name for several orchids and may refer to:
* ''Psychopsis'', any species
* ''Platanthera'', any species
* ''Sarcochilus'', several species
* ''Anacamptis papilionacea'' (formerly in ''Orchis'')
* ''Encyclia tampensis''
...
.
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in Southern Europe and Northern Africa (
Spain,
Turkey,
Serbia,
Cyprus,
Lebanon,
Aegean Islands, ...), and favors dry and stony ground.
References
External links
*
papilionacea
Plants described in 1759
Orchids of Lebanon
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