Lizard Orchid

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Himantoglossum hircinum

Lizard Orchid, a reference photo
Photo: Paul Braun · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Himantoglossum hircinum, the lizard orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Himantoglossum found in Europe and North Africa.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lizard Orchid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Species
Himantoglossum hircinum

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