Ophrys scolopax-Woodcock Orchid

Ophrys scolopax-Woodcock Orchid

Kingdom: Plante   Phylum: Magnoliophyta     Class: Liliopsida       Order: Asparagales         Family: Orchidaceae           Genus: Orphyrs             specie: scolopax General Discription: Ophrys scolopax, commonly known as the woodcock orchid, blooms from April to May.  It is often found in southern Europe in both grassy and stony habitats, such as meadows and lawns.  It grows to be about 15 to 45cm in height.  The nutrient rich roots are edible when dried and made into powder.  The powder is consumed by adding into bread, cereal or water.  Interesting fact: It is also known to be part of the “Bee Orchids” by which the hermaphroditic flower is shaped like a bee and gives off female pheromones to attract male bees to pollinate.    Reference: Plants For A Future: Database Search Results Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future – Species Database. Copyright (c) 1997-2000.  WEB search engine by Rich Morris – Home Page- Contact Info Plants for a Future, Blagdon Cross, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5DF, UK. Website: www.pfaf.org Phone: +44(0) 845 458 4719/+44(0) 1208 872963

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