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Daily excursions in search of birds, butterflies and wildflowers with Teresa Farino, a British naturalist who has been living in the Picos de Europa since 1986. Whether your main interest is birdwatching or botany, entomology or photography, or even just strolling through spectacular landscapes and picturesque villages, Teresa can help you to get the most from your stay in the Picos de Europa. Click on image for details.
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Orchids
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Giant orchid, Barlia robertiana

 

 

Family - ORCHIDACEAE

Genus - Barlia

Species - robertiana

(One of only two Barlia species)

Common English name -

Giant orchid

Common Spanish name -

Orquídea gigante

Flowering time -

March - April

 

 

 

As its name implies the Giant orchid, Barlia robertiana, is one of the largest terrestrial orchids. It can grow to a height of more than 50cm though here, more usually, about 30cm.

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The pale pink to purple flowers are born on sturdy spikes and have a pale green tinge on the upper parts. The long lip, or labellum, is deeply lobed, frilly and rather reminiscent of a plump Man orchid.

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The upper leaves are delicate and resemble bracts.

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Basal leaves are fleshy, large and unspotted when fresh. They soon deteriorate as the plant puts all its energy into the growth of the spectacular flower head.

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These images of Barlia robertiana were all taken in early March near Potes in Liébana valley, Cantabria. 

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Discover the orchids and other botanical treasures of the Picos de Europa with Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours. May 26th - June 2nd 2012 Click on image for more info.

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Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours
Over the past 20 years, Teresa Farino has compiled a 90-page report (A4) which includes lists of all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and vascular plants ever recorded in the Picos de Europa, plus summaries of each of these groups and an eight-page introduction to the wildlife of these mountains. If you would like to purchase a copy, the price is 17.50€, excluding postage and packaging. Please contact Teresa for further details or to place your order by clicking on the image.

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