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Wildlife Walks

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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Lizard orchid, Himantoglossum hircinum

 

 

Family - ORCHIDACEAE

Genus - Himantoglossum

Species - hircinum

Common English name -

Lizard orchid

Common Spanish name -

Orquídea del lagarto, Satirión barbado

Flowering time -

April - July

 

 

 

 

This is the tallest of the orchids growing around the Picos de Europa, rare specimens reaching 90cm plus. The flowers bear a distinctive, extremely long, twirling labellum making it look as if the plant is blowing party poppers.

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The orchid's common names refer to the resemblance to lizard's tongues darting out to catch insects.

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The relatively small and pale green sepals and petals form a cap for the lip which has shorter lateral lobes resembling arms while the markings in the centre can look like a face.

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The large basal leaves wither quickly once the plant has produced the huge flower head. Lizard orchids are mostly found in the Picos growing on their preferred habitats of roadside and mountain track verges.

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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.

Wildlife Report

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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