Ophrys insectifera Fly orchid (Orchidaceae)

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Ophrys insectifera
Fly orchid
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The Ophrys insectifera plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fly orchid. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. muscifera. Huds.

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Latin Name:  Ophrys insectifera
Common Name:  Fly orchid
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods, copses, field borders, spoil slopes, banks and grassy hillsides on chalk or limestone and in fens[17].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked. It is a source of 'salep', a fine white to yellowish-white powder that is obtained by drying the tuber and grinding it into a powder[200]. Salep is said to be very nutritious and is made into a drink or added to other cereals and used in bread etc[183]. One ounce of salep is said to be enough to sustain a person for a day[100, 115]. The salep can also be made into a drink[100].

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