Neottia nidus-avis

Bird's-nest Orchid

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Common names

Bird's-nest Orchid.

Scientific name

Neottia nidus-avis (L.) Rich.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial plant. Stems are to 50 cm high. Flowering April-August.

Distribution in Bulgaria

The species is distributed throughout the country. Between 0 and 1800 m a.s.l. [Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation].

Neottia nidus-avis на български

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