Orchis patens is described and illustrated. It is a species with a narrow disjunct distribution in the Mediterranean basin, and its populations have suffered declines over the past half‐century. We summarise its nomenclature, detailed morphology, cytology, symbiotic mycorrhizal associations, pollination biology, seed micromorphology, evolution and conservation status. It is not known in cultivation, given its specificity with mycorrhizal fungi and conservation status (Endangered) in Europe.
Project(s)
Priority 1: Ecosystem Stewardship
Funder
Funder name
Awards
Horizon 2020, European Union
Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 101031324 (project FORECAST)
Journal title
Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Article number
curt.70024
Publisher
Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
