Himantoglossum | |
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Himantoglossum adriaticum | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Tribe: | Orchideae |
Subtribe: | Orchidinae |
Genus: |
Himantoglossum Spreng. |
Himantoglossum is a genus of orchids native to the Canary Islands, Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa. Its members generally have a labellum which is divided into three parts, of which the middle part is the longest.
The genera Comperia and Barlia are now included in Himantoglossum.
As of April 2014[update], the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognizes the following species: