Cretan Orchid

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Orchis sitiaca

Cretan Orchid, a reference photo
Photo: דרור פייטלסון · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Orchis sitiaca is a species of orchid. It is a tuberous geophyte endemic to Crete, where it is native to the islands' central and eastern mountains.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cretan 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
Genus
Orchis
Species
Orchis sitiaca

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