22,438 observationsEndangered
Early Spider-orchid
Ophrys sphegodes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Ophrys
About
Ophrys sphegodes, commonly known as the early spider-orchid, is a species of orchid found on alkaline meadows and waste land. It is widespread across most of Europe and the middle East from Britain south to Portugal and east to Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Early Spider-orchid is Ophrys sphegodes.
- The Early Spider-orchid has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
- Early Spider-orchid belongs to the genus Ophrys.