Serapias vomeracea   Long-lipped Serapias

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Vomeracea means that it looks like a ploughshare and the very long lip of the flower can best be seen side-on in the photo. At the base of the flower (barely discernible in the photograph) are two dark lumps which help the identification.

Taxonomy: All authorities agree that the correct, accepted name for this species is Serapias vomeracea (Burm.f.) Briq.

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Serapias vomeracea Long-lipped Serapias

Wet Meadow on route to Peschici, Gargano 23rd April 2009

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Serapias vomeracea

Wet Meadow on route to Peschici, Gargano 23rd April 2009

Added on 27th January 2010, updated 7th February 2012

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