Himantoglossum robertianum
Himantoglossum robertianum is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) native to the Mediterranean Basin.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Genus: | Himantoglossum |
| Species: | H. robertianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Himantoglossum robertianum (Loisel.) P.Delforge | |
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Description
Himantoglossum robertianum is a bulbous plant.[2] It flowers from January to April.[1][3] The bulb is edible when cooked.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Himantoglossum robertianum is native to the Mediterranean Basin and is found in Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Balearic Islands, France, Italy, Sardegna, Corsica, Algeria, Libya, Yugoslavia, Greece, Aegean Islands and Crete, Anatolia and Cyprus.[4] It is found in short, poor grassland, garrigue, scrub, and open woodland. It prefers dry to moist, alkaline and calcareous substrates.[3][1] It can be found up to 1,700 m (5,600 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- Rankou, H. (2011). "Aristolochia paucinervis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T175926A7145415. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- "Himantoglossum robertianum" (PDF). Flora Iberica. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- "Barlia robertiana (Loisel.) Greuter". Flora-on. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- "Himantoglossum robertianum (Loisel.) P.Delforge". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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