Naked-man Orchid
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Naked-man Orchid
Orchis italica
The Naked-man Orchid is a special flower that looks like a little man! It has beautiful pink and purple colors and grows in sunny places. This flower is unique and can make you smile with its funny shape.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Naked-man Orchid has a slender stem topped with a dense cluster of pink to purple flowers. Each individual flower remarkably resembles a tiny human figure, complete with a head, arms, and legs. This distinct shape makes it easily recognizable.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyOrchidaceaeGenusOrchis
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single Naked-man Orchid plant can produce hundreds of thousands of these tiny, dust-like seeds!
Each tiny "naked man" flower is surprisingly detailed, sometimes even appearing to wear a 'helmet'!
It's also known as the "Italian Orchid" because it's so beloved and common in Italy.
Its seeds are as fine as dust and need a special fungus underground to help them sprout.
Special abilities
Ability
Mimic Master
Naked-man Orchid has flower shapes that mimic certain insects to trick and attract pollinators without offering nectar.
Ability
Underground Pantry
Naked-man Orchid can store food and water in special underground tubers, helping it survive dry periods or winter.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western honey bee
Apis mellifera
Attracted by flower shape
eaten by
Garden snail
Cantareus aspersus
Snails graze on leaves
symbiotic with
Tulasnella fungus
Tulasnella calospora
Helps seeds germinate
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't pick flowers in the wild; they are homes for bees and butterflies!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Naked-man Orchid?
20-50 cm
How wide does Naked-man Orchid spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Naked-man Orchid?
1-2 cm
When does Naked-man Orchid bloom?
Spring to early Summer
Is Naked-man Orchid edible?
No
Is Naked-man Orchid toxic?
None
What is Naked-man Orchid's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Naked-man Orchid pollinated?
Insect
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