European Common Twayblade
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Listera Species: L. ovata
Binomial name
Listera ovata (L.) R.Br.

Listera ovata (European Common Twayblade) is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe.Plant is 10-70cm high,with 2 big green leaves.Flowers are green or yellow.

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