Canary three-finger orchid facts for kids
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Habenaria tridactylites (Canary Three-finger Orchid) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae, native to the Canary Islands. It was first described by John Lindley in 1835.
Description
Habenaria tridactylites is a terrestrial orchid. The upper perianth segments form a "helmet". The lowest petal forms the lip, which is deeply divided into three very long lobes. The flower also has a long spur.
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Distribution and habitat
Habenaria tridactylites is endemic to the Canary Islands. In Tenerife, it is found on forested hillsides in the lower zone; in Gran Canaria, it occurs at elevations of 200–800 m; it also occurs in the other islands – La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
See also
In Spanish: Habenaria tridactylites para niños
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