Ophrys lutea
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The Yellow Ophrys (Ophrys lutea) is a European orchid.
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[edit] Description of the flower
Broad asymmetric lateral sepals, dorsal sepal lowered. Extended petals, yellow or with a blue-grey or brown spotted velvety macula.
[edit] Flowering period
March to May
[edit] Habitat
Grows in full sun or shade on limey dry or damp soils, pastures, and thin woodland.
[edit] Distribution
Widely distributed in the Mediterranean area and in Atlantic regions of southern Europe, as far as the Charente in the north-west.
from the French Wikipedia; technical translation of some words still needing checking
