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Three-toothed orchid

Neotinea tridentata

The Three-toothed orchid is a beautiful flower that has three tiny teeth-like parts on its lip. It blooms in spring and is a special sight in meadows and grasslands.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Three-toothed orchid has a slender stem topped with a dense cluster of small, pale pink to reddish-purple flowers. Each tiny bloom features a distinctive three-lobed lip, with the central lobe ending in three prominent 'teeth' or points. The leaves are broad and glossy green, usually forming a basal rosette.

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Three-toothed orchid
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Three-toothed orchid

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Its seeds are tinier than dust, so light they travel far on the slightest breeze!

The 'three-teeth' on its flower lip give it its unique scientific name, 'tridentata'!

This clever orchid often tricks bees into visiting its flowers without offering any sweet nectar!

You might spot its green leaves growing in autumn, staying visible through winter's chill!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Underground Powerhouse

Three-toothed orchid has underground tubers that store nutrients, helping it survive harsh conditions and regrow each year.

Fähigkeit

Tricky Attraction

Three-toothed orchid uses specific flower shapes and patterns to mimic nectar-rich plants, attracting pollinators without offering a reward.

Fähigkeit

Fungal Friend

Three-toothed orchid forms a hidden partnership with soil fungi to get vital nutrients, especially during its early growth.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-40 cm
Blütengröße
0.5-1 cm
Blütezeit
Spring to early summer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Transfers pollen between its flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits flowers, aiding reproduction.

pollinates

Ashy mining bee

Andrena cineraria

Carries pollen while foraging.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

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Always look but don't pick flowers. They are best enjoyed in nature!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Three-toothed orchid?

10-40 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Three-toothed orchid?

0.5-1 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Three-toothed orchid?

Spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Three-toothed orchid?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Three-toothed orchid?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Three-toothed orchid?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Three-toothed orchid?

Insekten

Wo findet man Three-toothed orchid normalerweise?

Grasslands

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