Anacamptis morio subsp. picta

Anacamptis morio subsp. picta

Native to:
Algeria | Corse | France | Italy | Portugal | Spain

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Anacamptis
Species:
Anacamptis morio subsp. picta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seed germination requires mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis and is extremely difficult under cultivation. Seeds lack endosperm and depend on fungal association for nutrients.

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