lizard orchid

lizard orchid

plant
      (Himantoglossum hircinum), unusual-looking plant of the family Orchidaceae, occurring sporadically in a variety of dry European habitats. Each greenish-purple flower bears several long, slightly twisted lobes. The two side lobes resemble the hindlegs of a lizard, the long central part of the lip is similar to a tail, and the petals and sepals form the head and body.

      Lizard orchid flowers are clustered on a spike about 10 to 50 centimetres (4 to 20 inches) long. The plant has a goatlike odour and a rather untidy appearance.

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