Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,[1] formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid.[2] It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Anacamptis |
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| Subspecies: | A. m. subsp. longicornu
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| Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr.
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Description
editThis orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the nominate subspecies, Anacamptis morio subsp. morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.
Its bloom period is from February to May.
Distribution
editAnacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.
It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:
References
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Media related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu at Wikispecies- Albiflora.eu: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
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