Ophrys turcomanica

Ophrys turcomanica is a plant of the family Orchidaceae that is found Iran.

Distribution

Plant is found growning in grasslands in North Eastern Iran

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with one to four flowers.

Culture

Plants prefer well-drained low-fertility soils and areas with partial shade. Plants are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides and transplanting because it kills symbiotic fungus. The plant is usually propagated through seed culture. This species is cool to intermediate growing. Divide plant when flower fades.

Varities

Image	Name	Description
	Ophrys turcomanica variant	Lip is dark brown with a light purple H shape, sepals and petals are white with magenta specks.

Naming

Common name:The Turkmenian Ophyrs