Anacamptis papilionacea (formerly Orchis papilionacea) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the pink butterfly orchid.
| Anacamptis papilionacea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Anacamptis |
| Species: | A. papilionacea |
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| Anacamptis papilionacea | |
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Distribution and habitat
The species is found in Southern Europe and Northern Africa (Spain, Turkey, Serbia, Cyprus, Lebanon, Aegean Islands, ...), and favors dry and stony ground.[1]: 510
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