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Orchidaceae

Pterygodium alatum (Thunb.) Sw.

Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pterygodium

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Pterygodium alatum: Pterygodium alatum , inflorescence; apex of lip appendage with hood-like gland (yellowish and glossy) that secretes a non-volatile oil collected by oil-collecti
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Synonyms

  • Ophrys alata L.f.
  • Ophrys alata Thunb.

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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.