Himantoglossum caprinum (M.Bieb.) Spreng. is a plant in the Orchidaceae family, order Asparagales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Himantoglossum caprinum (M.Bieb.) Spreng.

Himantoglossum caprinum is an orchid native to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, with two recognized subspecies.

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Himantoglossum

Order

Asparagales

Class

Liliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Himantoglossum caprinum (M.Bieb.) Spreng.

Himantoglossum caprinum (M.Bieb.) Spreng. is an orchid species native to southeastern Europe and the Middle East. Two subspecies are currently recognized. The first, Himantoglossum caprinum subsp. caprinum, is found in Crete and other Greek Islands, Crimea, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Palestine, Israel, and Bulgaria. The second, Himantoglossum caprinum subsp. rumelicum H.Baumann & R.Lorenz, occurs in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Crimea, North Caucasus, Turkey, Palestine, and Israel.

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