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Notable species :-
Dactylorhiza sambucina
Himantoglossum adriaticum Neotinea tridentata Ophrys ausonia Ophrys bertolonii Ophrys brutia Ophrys dinarica Ophrys gracilis Ophrys incubacea Ophrys lucana Ophrys promontorii Ophrys riojana Ophrys serotina Ophrys sphegodes Orchis colemanii Orchis ovalis Orchis pallens Orchis pauciflora Orchis purpurea Orchis quadripunctata | ||
Himantoglossum adriaticum |
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Ophrys dinarica | Dactylorhiza sambucina |
Ophrys riojana |
Areas of interest * Alfedena. The SS83 from Alfedena up to the Lago di Barrea is prime orchid country and stops at any of the grassy meadows and wide verges will yield a variety of species. Ophrys dinarica, Ophrys promontorii, Orchis ovata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis mascula, Himantoglossum adriaticum. *Riserva Naturele Orientata Feudo From Barrea carry on along the SS83 and take the SP479 at Villetta Barrea. Orchids can be found in suitable areas until Anversa degli Abruzzi. Whilst this district is not as orchid rich as the previous area, it is a good place to find a Orchis pallens. Himantoglossum adriaticum, Dactylorhiza sambucina, Orchis colemanii, Orchis pallens. * Parco Nazionale Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. This is a huge area of largely montane habitat with spectacular scenery and superb mountain flora. At higher altitudes Dactylorhiza sambucina is one of the few orchids to be found but at lower levels and in the valleys there are many other species. It is another area that is best explored by stopping at suitable areas along the plentiful roads that traverse the Park. Recommended routes would be the SS17, SP86 and SS80. Orchis pallens, Orchis purpurea, Ophrys brutia, Ophrys ausonia, Ophrys bertolonii, Ophrys classica, N. tridentata. +Collepitro. This is a small town lying in the hills above the SS17 30kms south of L'Aquila. The surrounding area supports a good number of orchid species and this is especially true of the winding road up to the town from the main road and the grassland around the cemetery. Ophrys incubacea, Ophrys bertolonii, Ophrys lucana, Ophrys classica, Orchis italica, Orchis anthropophora, Himantoglossum adriaticum, Anacamptis papilionacea. *Assergi. The grassland and light woodland along the SP86 to the north of Assergi is a good area to seek out Ophrys riojana as well as several other species. Ophrys auonia, Ophrys promontorii, Ophrys bertolonii, Ophrys riojana, Orchis purpurea. | ||
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