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Naked-man Orchid

Orchis italica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Orchis

About

Orchis italica, commonly known as the naked man orchid or the Italian orchid, is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean. It gets its common name from the lobed lip (labellum) of each flower which mimics the general shape of a naked man. In Italy, it is believed that the consumption of the plant is conducive to virility. It prefers partial shade and low nutrient soil and flowers in April. O. italica grows up to

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Naked-man Orchid?
The scientific name of Naked-man Orchid is Orchis italica.
What is the conservation status of Naked-man Orchid?
The Naked-man Orchid has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
What genus does Naked-man Orchid belong to?
Naked-man Orchid belongs to the genus Orchis.