Μελισσούι, Οφρύς η σκουρόχρωμη υποείδος η ιριώδης
Etymology of Ophrys fusca subspecies iricolor: The name of the genus "Ophrys" comes from the Ancient Greek word "ὀφρύς" which means "eyebrow" and represents the hairy edge of the flower bud found in many species. "Fusca" is the female Latin for "dark, black, brown" and "iricolor" is the Latin for "iridescent", from the iridescent, shiny blue colour of its speculum.
It is estimated that at least 31 Ophrys species, subspecies and hybrids have been discovered in Cypriot nature so far.
There are two Ophrys fusca subspecies in Cyprus. Ophrys fusca subsp. iricolor is a common orchid encountered in all the regions of Cyprus except for those of Paralimni (SE Cyprus) and Morfou. Its flowering period is between February to April and it is found at an altitude of up to 600 metres.
